Asked by Margie Hammon on May 10, 2024

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Which blood vessel carries blood away from the left ventricle?

A) Aorta
B) Right atrium
C) Pulmonary trunk
D) Pulmonary arteries
E) Pulmonary veins

Left Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it out through the aorta to circulate oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, which carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to various parts of the body.

Pulmonary Arteries

The blood vessels that transport blood lacking oxygen from the heart to the lungs to be oxygenated.

  • Learn about the trajectory of blood through the various chambers of the heart and the connected vascular structures.
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IV
India VereenMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.