Encyclopedia: The Aorta
The aorta is the largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and bringing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation. The aorta is usually divided into seven segments/sections : , Ascending aorta&-;the section between the heart and the arch of aorta , Arch of aorta&-;the peak part that looks somewhat like an inverted "U" , Descending aorta&-;the section...
Yahoo! Answers
How does the aorta artery get its oxygen?
As in, how does it get oxygen for itself. I'm thinking something similar to what...
As in, how does it get oxygen for itself. I'm thinking something similar to what...
The aorta is a very thickly-walled artery, and arteries have their own blood vessels that run through those walls--they are called the vasa vasorum ("vessel of the vessels", in Latin)....
Asked by Asdfhjkl - 1 month ago
How do receptors in the Aorta make the Sinatrial Node increase the heart rate?
Thats not worded that greatly but i am writing an essay and need to explain...
Thats not worded that greatly but i am writing an essay and need to explain...
Increased levels of CO2 are detected by chemoreceptors in the aortic arch and carotid sinus, this causes an increased rate of impulses on the nerve connecting these to the hypothalamus....
Asked by Cha cha - 5 months ago
Related in the Kosmos
[?]
Zootomy
Thorax
Medical Treatments
Anatomy (9)
Human Anatomy
Science
Biology
Cardiology (19)
Disease (13)
Circulatory System (16)
Biological System
Congenital Heart Defect
Animal
Health