Question

select the correct answer. if the aorta of the heart is damaged, which function of the heart will be affected first? a. supplying oxygenated blood to the heart muscles b. supplying deoxygenated blood to the lungs c. supplying deoxygenated blood supply to the heart muscles d. supplying oxygenated blood to the arteries that travel to all major body parts

Explanation:

The aorta supplies oxygen - rich blood to the arteries that carry blood to all major body parts. If it's damaged, the supply of oxygenated blood to the body's arteries will be affected first.

Answer:

A. supplying oxygenated blood to the arteries that travel to all major body parts