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what is the route of a drop of blood from the superior vena cava.

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 S. Vena cava-Right atrium- r. ventricle-pulmonary artery-lungs-pulmonary veins-left atrium-left ventricle- aorta-(upper half of the body)- S. Vena Cava

Where it goes after entering the aorta- could be the head or arms or it could be the Descending aorta

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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.

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