Aorta

The transcript explains the aorta's journey from the heart through the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries. It highlights the aorta's role in transporting blood, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining biochemical balance.

Where does the aorta originate from?

• Left ventricle

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

• Right atrium

What happens to the aorta as it travels down the abdomen?

• It forms a loop

• It divides into two minor arteries

• It merges with the vena cava

• It ends abruptly

What is the primary role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

• To regulate body temperature

• To store nutrients

• To transport blood from the heart

• To produce white blood cells

Which of the following is a function of the aorta?

• Storing oxygen

• Controlling blood pressure

• Producing red blood cells

• Filtering waste from blood

How does the aorta contribute to blood regulation?

• By filtering impurities

• By storing excess blood

• By adjusting biochemical parameters

• By producing hormones