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Which artery is responsible for supplying the brain?
Which artery is responsible for supplying the brain?
Which artery supplies the chest wall and upper limb?
Which artery supplies the chest wall and upper limb?
Which artery is the body's largest artery?
Which artery is the body's largest artery?
Which artery supplies the midgut?
Which artery supplies the midgut?
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Arteries and Their Functions
- The vertebral and internal carotid arteries supply the brain.
- The thoracic aorta and its branches, specifically the posterior intercostal and lateral thoracic arteries, supply the chest wall and upper limb.
- The aorta is the body's largest artery, originating from the left ventricle and extending down to the abdominal region.
- The superior mesenteric artery supplies the midgut, which includes the small intestine, cecum, appendix, ascending colon, and transverse colon.
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Test your knowledge about the human body's arteries and their functions with this quiz. Identify the arteries that supply different body regions and organs.
