ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the aorta?
A
largest vein leading back to the heart
B
largest artery leading away from the heart
C
a chamber of the heart
D
artery leading from the heart to the lungs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aorta is the largest artery of the body and carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. This artery is responsible for transporting oxygen rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch.

Detailed explanation-3: -The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The aorta begins at the top of the left ventricle, the heart’s muscular pumping chamber. The heart pumps blood from the left ventricle into the aorta through the aortic valve.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The aorta is the largest artery because it connects directly to the heart and is the starting point for blood transport to the entire body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The aorta is the first and largest artery in the body. It is responsible for transporting nutrient-rich blood to the systemic circulation following ejection from the left ventricle of the heart. The aorta extends from the aortic valve of the left ventricle to the proximal iliac bifurcation at the L4 vertebral level.

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