Does the aorta carry oxygenated blood?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the aorta, which is the main artery in the body, carries oxygenated blood. This involves understanding the function of the aorta in the circulatory system.
Answer
The aorta carries oxygenated blood.
The aorta carries oxygenated (or oxygen-rich) blood.
Answer for screen readers
The aorta carries oxygenated (or oxygen-rich) blood.
More Information
The aorta is the body's main artery, responsible for distributing oxygen-rich blood from the heart's left ventricle to various parts of the body.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the aorta with veins or other arteries. Remember, the aorta specifically carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
Sources
- How Blood Flows Through the Heart & Body - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- How the Heart Works - How Blood Flows through the Heart - NHLBI - nhlbi.nih.gov
- Aorta anatomy - UF Health - ufhealth.org
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