Which condition is consistent with the cardiac defect of transposition of the great vessels?
a. The aorta arises from the right ventricle.
b. The pulmonary trunk arises from the right ventricle.
c. The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.
d. An intermittent murmur is present.
Answer: a. The aorta arises from the right ventricle.
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