Where in the cardiovascular system are the highest and the lowest pressures found?
A) Left ventricle (highest); right atrium (lowest)
B) Aorta (highest), capillaries (lowest)
C) Large arteries (highest), small veins (lowest)
D) Aorta (highest), venae cavae (lowest)

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The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries blood away from the heart. The pressure in the aorta is the highest in the cardiovascular system. The capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body and are where gas exchange occurs. The pressure in the capillaries is the lowest in the cardiovascular system.

Where in the Cardiovascular System Are the Highest and the Lowest