Asked by Keith Hamann on Apr 23, 2024

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The celiac trunk branches off the ________.

A) thoracic aorta
B) aortic arch
C) left gastric artery
D) abdominal aorta
E) hepatic artery

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies blood to the lower part of the body.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other organs.

Thoracic Aorta

A section of the aorta, the major artery in the body, passing through the thoracic cavity and supplying oxygenated blood to the thoracic and upper abdominal organs.

  • Comprehend the principal arteries within the human body and their subdivisions.
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Daniel Vujovic7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The celiac trunk branches off directly from the abdominal aorta, which supplies oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs.