Asked by Akash Ranjan on Sep 25, 2024

The main blood supply to the intestines is provided by the ________ arteries.

A) common iliac
B) superior and inferior mesenteric
C) common hepatic
D) internal iliac
E) celiac and lumbar

Mesenteric Arteries

Arteries supplying blood to a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract, including the small intestine and part of the large intestine; important for digestion and absorption.

Superior

Describing a position above or higher relative to something else in the body or an object.

Inferior

A term used to describe a position below or lower than another part of the body in anatomical terms.

  • Familiarize yourself with the major arteries' routes and names that provide blood supply to different organs and limbs.