Asked by Ravneet Nanda on Jul 07, 2024
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The human aortic arch has three major branches: the brachiocephalic, the left common carotid, and the left subclavian artery. Which of these three arteries does NOT branch off from the aortic arch in a pig?
A) brachiocephalic artery
B) left subclavian artery
C) left common carotid artery
Left Common Carotid
The artery located on the left side of the body that supplies blood to the head and neck.
Brachiocephalic Artery
A major blood vessel originating from the aortic arch that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.
Left Subclavian Artery
A major artery that arises from the aortic arch, supplying blood to the left arm and parts of the brain and chest.
- Understand the variations in circulatory system architecture between humans and pigs.
- Identify the major branches of the aortic arch in humans and compare them with those in pigs.
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Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In pigs, the left common carotid artery typically branches off from the brachiocephalic artery rather than directly from the aortic arch, unlike in humans where it branches directly from the aortic arch.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the variations in circulatory system architecture between humans and pigs.
- Identify the major branches of the aortic arch in humans and compare them with those in pigs.