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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Question

The largest artery in the body, identified in the slides, is the:
Options
A Pulmonary artery
B Coronary artery
C Aorta
Correct Answer
D Vena cava
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The aorta is the largest artery in the body. It originates from the left ventricle and has thick, elastic walls that allow it to withstand the high pressure of blood being pumped from the heart and distribute it to the systemic circulation.

Hint

This vessel is the main trunk of the systemic arterial system.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 999 of 2214
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