The largest artery in the body is the:
A)vena cava.
B)pulmonary artery.
C)aorta.
D)carotid artery.

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The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating in the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen where it divides into two smaller arteries. The vena cava is a large vein that carries blood from the body back to the heart. The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs. The carotid artery is a pair of arteries that supplies blood to the head and neck.

The Largest Artery in the Body Is The