ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest blood vessel in the body?
A
Right Atrium
B
Plasma
C
Vena cava
D
Aorta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body. It’s more than 1 foot long and an inch in diameter at its widest point.

Detailed explanation-2: -Largest blood vessel in the body is carotid systemic or dorsal aorta. Dorsal Aorta: Dorsal aorta arises from the left ventricle of heart. It travels just beneath the vertebra and above the dorsal surface of the kidney.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Blood capillaries are the smallest blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-5: -The aorta is the largest artery in our body. It conveys oxygenated blood from the heart to the smaller arteries which takes it to all other parts of the body.

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