What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?
  1. To carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs
  2. To distribute oxygenated blood to the body
  3. To collect blood from the body
  4. To regulate blood pressure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?
  • Step 1: Understand that the heart pumps blood.
  • Step 2: Know that there are two types of blood: oxygenated (rich in oxygen) and deoxygenated (low in oxygen).
  • Step 3: Realize that the aorta is the largest artery in the body.
  • Step 4: Learn that the aorta carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
  • Step 5: Remember that the aorta distributes this oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.
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