The Left Ventricle Pumps Blood into the Largest Artery in the Body

Question

The left ventricle pumps blood into the largest artery in the body, the _______.
A) femoral artery
B) radial artery
C) carotid
D) aorta

Accepted Answer

The left ventricle of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body. The femoral artery and radial artery are smaller arteries located in the legs and arms respectively, while the carotid is a major artery in the neck.