Which veins drain blood from the diaphragm?
A) phrenic veins
B) hepatic veins
C) adrenal veins
D) renal veins
A
Explanation:
B) The hepatic veins drain the liver.
C) Adrenal veins drain the adrenal glands.
D) Renal veins drain the kidneys.
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