The largest artery in the body is the ________.
A) brachiocephalic artery
B) pulmonary trunk
C) aorta
D) common carotid artery

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The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it divides into two smaller arteries. The brachiocephalic artery, pulmonary trunk, and common carotid artery are all important arteries but not as large as the aorta.

The Largest Artery in the Body Is the ________