What is the purpose of the second aorta in alligators and crocodiles? What would happen if they simply shut off the pulmonary artery without having the left aorta? Choos the best answer the left aorta helps increase the blood supply to their digestive system   All vertebrates have two aortas, only the left aorta is usually called the pulmonary vein   The left aorta ensures uninterrupted circulation when the pulmonary artery is closed

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What is the purpose of the second aorta in alligators and crocodiles? What would happen if they simply shut off the pulmonary artery without having the left aorta? Choos the best answer

the left aorta helps increase the blood supply to their digestive system

 

All vertebrates have two aortas, only the left aorta is usually called the pulmonary vein

 

The left aorta ensures uninterrupted circulation when the pulmonary artery is closed

 

 

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