Asked by Petrina C Coley on Sep 25, 2024
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Which of the following arteries is unpaired (a single vessel) ?
A) Common carotid
B) Brachiocephalic
C) Renal
D) Common iliac
E) Internal iliac
Brachiocephalic
refers to a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.
Common Carotid
A major artery located on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head and neck.
Renal
Renal pertains to the kidneys and their functions, including filtration, reabsorption, and urine formation.
- Ascertain the major arteries and veins central to the functioning of systemic and pulmonary circulation.
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Puteri Nursarah2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The brachiocephalic artery is an unpaired artery in the human body, meaning there is only one of it. The other arteries listed are paired, meaning there is one on each side of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the major arteries and veins central to the functioning of systemic and pulmonary circulation.
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