AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the role of the aorta?
A
To carry blood from the body to the heart
B
To carry blood from the lungs to the heart
C
To carry blood from the heart to the lungs
D
To carry blood from the heart to the body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aorta is the main artery that carries blood away from your heart to the rest of your body. The blood leaves the heart through the aortic valve. Then it travels through the aorta, making a cane-shaped curve that allows other major arteries to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the brain, muscles and other cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aorta is the largest artery of the body and carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The aorta is the main vessel through which oxygen-rich blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry blood back to the heart.

Detailed explanation-5: -There is a wall (septum) between the two atria and another wall between the two ventricles. Arteries and veins go into and out of the heart. Arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry blood to the heart. The flow of blood through the vessels and chambers of the heart is controlled by valves.

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