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

The answer is D. Supplying oxygenated blood to the arteries that travel to all major body parts.

D. Supplying oxygenated blood to the arteries that travel to all major body parts

Explanation:

The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The aorta collects oxygen-rich blood from the heart and is responsible for distributing it to the body through the branching arteries. The aorta travels through the body from the heart to the legs. The aorta is made up of three layers called intima, media, and adventitia and undergoes evolution over the years.