MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The large arterial trunk that carries blood from the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body.
A
Aorta
B
Artery
C
Atrium
D
Arteriole
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aorta is the body’s largest artery. It carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

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 convexity of the aortic arch gives off three branches; the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery and the left subclavian artery.

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