Asked by Quessia Mukanda on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following are the three unpaired arteries arising from the abdominal aorta?
A) Renal artery, hepatic artery, and common iliac artery
B) Lumbar artery, celiac trunk, and gonadal artery
C) Hepatic artery, lumbar artery, and common iliac artery
D) Superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery, and gonadal artery
E) Celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery
Abdominal Aorta
The largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies blood to many of the abdominal and pelvic organs as well as the legs.
Unpaired Arteries
Arteries that do not have a matching artery on the opposite side of the body, often supplying blood to midline structures.
Renal Artery
Artery that originates from the aorta and delivers blood to the kidney.
- Pinpoint the chief arteries and veins present in the human body and understand their purposes.
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Gretel HernandezApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The three unpaired arteries arising from the abdominal aorta are the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery. These arteries supply blood to the abdominal organs and are not paired like the renal or gonadal arteries.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the chief arteries and veins present in the human body and understand their purposes.