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Systemic circulation transports oxygenated blood away from the heart via the:
Options
A Pulmonary artery
B Vena cava
C Pulmonary vein
D Aorta
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Systemic circulation transports oxygenated blood away from the heart through the aorta, the largest artery in the body. The aorta branches into smaller arteries that distribute blood to all body tissues except the lungs.

Hint

This is the largest artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body.

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