At the intrauterine stage of development, a large arterial duct (ductus Botalli) functions in the vascular system of the fetus. After birth, this duct transforms into the ligamentum arteriosum. What does it connect?

• A. Aorta and inferior vena cava
• B. Right and left atria
• C. Aorta and superior vena cava
• D. Pulmonary trunk and superior vena cava
• E. Pulmonary trunk and aorta