4 Questions
Which artery is responsible for supplying the brain?
Internal Carotid artery
Which artery supplies the chest wall and upper limb?
Subclavian artery
Which artery is the body's largest artery?
Aorta
Which artery supplies the midgut?
Superior mesenteric artery
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.
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.
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