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NDA 2018 GAT · General Knowledge · Human Physiology · easy

The largest artery in the human body is the

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The largest artery in the human body is the
  1. A. pulmonary artery
  2. B. carotid artery
  3. C. femoral artery
  4. D. aorta
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Answer: (D) aorta

The aorta arises from the left ventricle and carries oxygenated blood to the whole body through its branches, with a diameter of about 2.5 cm. The pulmonary artery carries blood to the lungs and is smaller. The carotid and femoral arteries are branches that supply the head and neck, and the legs.
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