Blood from the Superficial Structures of the Head and Neck

question 56

Multiple Choice

Blood from the superficial structures of the head and neck is collected by the

• A) vertebral vein.
• B) axillary vein.
• C) brachiocephalic vein.
• D) internal jugular vein.
• E) external jugular vein.

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions to stabilize mood.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood or mania, leading to significant changes in behavior and energy levels.

Mood-stabilizing Drug

Medications used primarily to treat mood disorders and prevent swings between mania and depression.

Lobotomy

A surgical procedure that involves severing connections in the brain's prefrontal lobe.