Question

Distinguish/differentiate between pulmonary artery and aorta?

Answer 1

Aorta:
The aorta is the artery that carries oxygenated blood to the entire body.

• Function: The function of the aorta is to carry oxygenated blood throughout the body.
• Location: The aorta is located at the top of the heart.
• Type of circulation: The aorta is part of the systemic circulation.

Pulmonary Artery:
The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

• Function: The function of the pulmonary artery is to deliver blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
• Location: Pulmonary artery is located directly beneath the aorta.
• Type of circulation: The pulmonary trunk with left and right arteries are part of the pulmonary circulation.