When does the aorta become the abdominal aorta?

A) when it leaves the heart
B) when it descends down the back of the heart
C) when it passes through the diaphragm
D) None of the listed responses is correct.


C
Explanation:
A) The ascending aorta leaves the heart.
B) The descending aorta is found descending down the back of the heart.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.

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