Which of the following is true of the venae cavae?

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The venae cavae are the largest veins in the body and they directly or indirectly receive blood from most of the veins in the body. Therefore, most veins drain into the venae cavae.

Answer:B, C, D are incorrect because they are all false statements. The portal vein does not drain into the superior vena cava; the superior and inferior venae cavae do not merge at the portal vein; and the right atrium receives blood from the venae cavae, it does not pump blood into them.

Which of the Following Is True of the Venae Cavae