Asked by Lindsey Fortner on Jul 12, 2024

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The blood that enters the coronary artery comes from the

A) pulmonary artery.
B) pulmonary vein.
C) aorta.
D) superior vena cava.
E) inferior vena cava.

Coronary Artery

is a vital blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle itself.

Aorta

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

  • Learn the course of blood movement through major arteries and veins.
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Ranasha FrancisJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The coronary artery originates from the aorta, which carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. The coronary artery then supplies this oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself.