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How does The appearance of the pulmonary artery compare with that of the aorta?
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∙ 9y ago
Both of them are arteries. Pulmonary artery supplies blood to lungs whereas Aorta supplies blood to all other parts of the body. Both of them are the outlets of the heart. Pulmonary artery is a part of pulmonary circulation while Aorta is a part of systemic circulation.
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∙ 15y ago
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Is the pulmonary artery not a branch of the aorta?
The pulmonary artery is not part of the aorta.
Is the pulmonary artery the largest artery?
No, the aorta is the largest artery.
What is the vessel that connects the pulmonary artery and the aorta?
There isn't one. The pulmonary artery flows from the lungs to the Left atrium, to the left ventricle, and then to the aorta
Which blood vessels does it pass through when it leaves the heart?
Systemic via the aorta - pulmonary via the pulmonary artery.
What is the connection of aorta to alveoli?
pulmonary artery
Are there are valves in the pulmonary artery or the aorta.?
false
Who has more diameter aorta or pulmonary artery?
no
Which structure connects the aorta and the plumonary artery?
Arterial duct is the structure that connects the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
Is the aorta part of the pulmonary circuit?
No, the aorta is part of the systemic circuit. The pulmonary circuit consists of the pulmonary artery and vein.
Is blood pressure higher in the aorta or the pulmonary artery?
Aorta -The pulmonary artery is just going to the lungs, so it has to be lower pressure.The aorta is where all the blood going to the rest of the body is pumped through.
There are valves in the pulmonary artery or the aorta.?
false
What is the main artery leading from the heart called?
The aorta is the largest artery in the body and consequently is the largest leaving the heart. The other artery to leave the heart is the pulmonary artery (incidentally the only artery that doesn't carry oxygenated blood).
