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Why are the neck pulses visible?
The arteries in the neck are very large (to supply blood to the brain), and fairly close to the surface because of all the other stuff in the neck (muscles, spine, trachea, esophagus). So the ebb and flow of blood as your heart pumps can be visible on the surface of the skin.
Why is your pulse taken from either your neck and wrist?
Your pulse is taken from either your neck or wrist is because you have major veins in those areas that pumps blood to the heart, which is sent in rhythms synced with your heart. You have artery's in your neck, which is the Jugular Arteries. Blood is pumped out of the heart to arteries which give blood to the rest of the body. Those to places have strong sync with the heart which lead to the beat being in rhythm.
Why is a cut on the neck worse than a cut on the arm?
Because you have bigger blood vesssels in the neck than in the arm, so there's more important stuff there that can get damaged.
What is a dewlap?
a dewlap is mass of skin under a rabbits neck == A fold of skin that depends from the neck. It's a normal feature; not a condition. This occurs in dogs and humans as well as rabbits -- other animals as well.a lose peice of skin hangging from animal neck
What does nuchal mean?
Nuchal means pertaining to the back of the neck.
The left common carotid artery receives blood from what vessel?
It supply blood to organs External to the skull.
What is the purpose of the carotid artery?
Provide blood supply to the head and neck
What is the main source of blood supply to the face head and neck?
External carotid artery
What major artery or vein supplies the head and neck with oxygen-rich blood?
The carotid arteries (paired) supply the head and neck with oxygen rich blood.
What does pulsing neck veins mean?
High blood pressure.
Why are the neck pulses visible?
The arteries in the neck are very large (to supply blood to the brain), and fairly close to the surface because of all the other stuff in the neck (muscles, spine, trachea, esophagus). So the ebb and flow of blood as your heart pumps can be visible on the surface of the skin.
What is the main source of blood supply to the head face and neck?
comon carotid and vertebral arteries
WILL YOU DIE IF THE JUGULAR IS SEVERED AND HOW QUICKLY?
Yes, in about 2 minutes. The jugular vein through the neck provides blood to the brain; when that blood supply is interrupted, death comes quickly.
Which circulatory system moves blood to your brain?
The peripheral vascular system is responsible for pumping blood into the brain. The carotid arteries are located in the neck and supply the brain with blood.
What if every night you feel drain of blood but no holes on your neck does that mean it was a vampire?
YES
How long does it take to die if you cut your neck?
Almost instantly, as you are cutting off your air supply and loosing a massive amount of blood at the same time.
What is neck mass?
Neck mass is also called neck lump. It causes respiratory infection like cold or sinusitis. The lump mostly occurs in infants and children.
