IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the aorta?
A
the large vein leading back to the heart
B
the large artery leading away from the heart
C
A chamber of the heart
D
The artery leading from the heart to the lungs
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: -Aorta Definition:The aorta is the artery that carries oxygenated blood to the entire body. Function:The function of the aorta is to carry oxygenated blood throughout the body. Location:The aorta is located at the top of the heart.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ascending aorta is the first part of the aorta, which is the largest blood vessel in your body. It comes out of your heart and pumps blood through the aortic arch and into the descending aorta. The aorta plays an essential role as the main “pipe” supplying blood to your entire body.

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

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