Question

the aorta carries: a oxygenated blood to the body. b oxygenated blood to the lungs. c deoxygenated blood to the heart. d deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Explanation:

The aorta is the main artery of the body. After blood is oxygenated in the lungs and returns to the left - side of the heart, it is pumped out of the left ventricle into the aorta, which then distributes the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Answer:

A. oxygenated blood to the body.