PATHOLOGY MCQ
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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The function of the aorta is to:
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Pump blood to the lungs
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Send blood from the upper body to the right atrium
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Send blood from the left ventricle to the body
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Receive blood from the lower body
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is the function of the aorta? 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-2: -The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch. It then continues downward into the abdomen, where it branches into the iliac arteries just above the pelvis.
Detailed explanation-3: -The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood to the body from the left ventricle.
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