The internal jugular vein is primarily responsible for directly draining the parotid gland and scalp.

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The internal jugular vein primarily drains blood from the brain, the superficial parts of the face, and the neck, not directly from the parotid gland and scalp. The external jugular vein and other superficial veins are more involved in draining the scalp, while the parotid gland drains into the retromandibular vein, which in turn drains into the external or internal jugular vein.

The Internal Jugular Vein Is Primarily Responsible for Directly Draining