Which of the following is descriptive of theaorta? a. It is the largest and stro

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   Which of the following is descriptive of theaorta?
a. It is the largest and strongest of the arteries.
b. It carries unoxygenated blood and so is colored blue.
c. It is lined with large valves.
d. Blood pressure in the aorta is lower than blood pressure withinthe veins.

   Which of the following is descriptive of theaorta?
a. It is the largest and strongest of the arteries.
b. It carries unoxygenated blood and so is colored blue.
c. It is lined with large valves.
d. Blood pressure in the aorta is lower than blood pressure withinthe veins.

Explanation / Answer

a. It is the largest and strongestof the arteries. The aorta is the largest and strongestartery in the body, carrying roughly 200 million liters ofblood through the body in an average lifetime.

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