The Part of the Aorta That Gives Rise to the Left

question 11

Multiple Choice

The part of the aorta that gives rise to the left common carotid artery is the

• A) ascending aorta.
• B) aortic arch.
• C) thoracic aorta.
• D) abdominal aorta.

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Dendritic Length

The measure of the extent of a neuron's dendrites, which are the branched projections that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells.

Spine Density

A measure of the number of dendritic spines per unit length of dendrite, indicating the potential for synaptic connectivity and plasticity in neurons.

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