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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which vessel is the starting point for systemic circulation?
Options
A Pulmonary artery
B Aorta
Correct Answer
C Vena cava
D Coronary artery
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Systemic circulation begins with the aorta, which carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to branch into arteries that supply the entire body.

Hint

This is the largest artery and the main trunk of the systemic arterial system.

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