After the aorta arises from the left ventricle, it first:

A. ascends and branches into the thoracic aorta.
B. descends and branches into the abdominal aorta.
C. descends and branches into the iliac arteries.
D. ascends and branches into the coronary arteries.


Answer: D. ascends and branches into the coronary arteries.

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