PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The largest artery in the body is the
A
brachiocephalic artery
B
pulmonary trunk
C
common carotid artery
D
aorta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aorta is the largest blood vessel in your body. It’s more than 1 foot long and an inch in diameter at its widest point. As the aorta makes its way toward your pelvis, its diameter narrows to two centimeters.

Detailed explanation-2: -2) The Aorta is big in size because it has to supply oxygenated blood to all the body parts except lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The aorta begins at the top of the left ventricle, the heart’s muscular pumping chamber. The heart pumps blood from the left ventricle into the aorta through the aortic valve.

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