The inferior mesenteric artery arises from which blood vessel?

A) superior mesenteric artery
B) internal iliac artery
C) abdominal aorta
D) gonadal artery

Inferior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the lower regions of the colon and the rectum.

Abdominal Aorta

The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity that supplies oxygenated blood to many of the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Gonadal Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the gonads, such as the testicular artery and ovarian artery.