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What is the function of the Dorsal Aorta?
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Carries blood from the aortic arch (aorta) along the dorsal side.
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What is the function of the Caudal (Inferior) Vena Cava?
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It is the major vein returning blood from the lower extremities and from the abdominal area and enters the heart via the right atrium.
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What is the function of the Cranial (Superior) Vena Cava?
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It is the major vein returning blood from the upper extremities including the head and enters the heart via the right atrium.
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What is the purpose of the Umbilical Vein?
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Carries oxygen rich blood from the mother and passes it to the fetus.
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What is the purpose of Capillaries?
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They are a web like network connecting oxygen rich arteries to veins so the blood can be transported back to the lungs and heart.
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