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What is the global conveyer belt referring to? How does this thermohaline flow transport heat throughout the world ocean? Include aspects of upwelling and downwelling.


Definitions:

Axillary Vein

A vein that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, armpit, and upper limb toward the heart.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

Median Cubital Vein

The median cubital vein is a superficial vein located in the cubital fossa and commonly used for venipuncture or the insertion of an intravenous catheter.

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