Parens Patriae Means

question 36

Multiple Choice

Parens patriae means:

• A) "obey your parents"
• B) "parent of the country"
• C) "respect your parents"
• D) "in place of parents"

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Definitions:

Aortic Arch

The part of the aorta that bends between the ascending and descending aorta, serving as a crucial pathway for blood from the heart to the body.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery originating from the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other nearby organs.

Abdominal Aorta

The main artery running down the abdomen, supplying blood to the organs and tissues of the abdomen.

Thoracic Aorta

The portion of the aorta passing down through the thorax responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the chest cage and the organs within the thorax.