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What does the jugular vein do?

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A jugular vein returns blood from the head back to the heart.

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What does jugular veins do?
It's a main artery in the throat that helps pump blood.
What is the jugular vein?
jugular veins, veins that bring deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart via the superior vena cava
Where is jugular vein?
the juglar vein is located in the neck, believe behind the voice box aka Adams apple, i think theres 2 juglar veins, internal and external. It's purpose is to carry blood back from the brain, and...
Can you live without the jugular vein?
No, the jugular is very important to your body as it takes away old, used blood from your head. With out it you would die.
What happen if a jugular vein is slit?
all 5 liters of your blood bleed out of your body, and you die, you cant patch it.Added: If competent first aid or medical attention is immediately available the wound (if only lacerated) CAN be...