the largest artery in the body; conducts freshly oxygenated blood from the heart to tissues

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	aorta
B	pulmonary artery
C	superior vena cava
D	inferior vena cava

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The artery that supplies oxygenated blood from the heart to all organs except the lungs is called the aorta. It takes blood from the left ventricle of the heart. The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aorta is the main vessel through which oxygen-rich blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body. It also delivers nutrients and hormones. The aorta’s branches ensure these substances reach internal organs and nearby supporting tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Coronary artery carries oxygenated blood to the heart muscles.

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