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Which artery is responsible for supplying the brain?
Which artery is responsible for supplying the brain?
- Radial artery
- External carotid artery
- Common carotid artery
- Internal Carotid artery (correct)
Which artery supplies the chest wall and upper limb?
Which artery supplies the chest wall and upper limb?
- Subclavian artery (correct)
- Brachial artery
- Renal artery
- Femoral artery
Which artery is the body's largest artery?
Which artery is the body's largest artery?
- Aorta (correct)
- Renal artery
- Coronary arteries
- Celiac trunk
Which artery supplies the midgut?
Which artery supplies the midgut?
Flashcards
Brain's artery
Brain's artery
Internal Carotid artery supplies the brain
Chest & arm artery
Chest & arm artery
Subclavian artery supplies the chest wall and upper limb
Largest body artery
Largest body artery
Aorta
Midgut artery
Midgut artery
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Study Notes
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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