PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the biggest artery?
A
Aorta
B
Venule
C
Vein
D
Vena cava
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aorta is the largest artery of the body and carries blood from the heart to the circulatory system.

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 average aorta is approximately 2 cm, or slightly smaller than 1 inch. An aneurysm means that the diameter is 1.5 times larger than normal, or 3 cm, in the abdominal aorta.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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