Question

multiple choice question
arterial supply to the head and neck comes from the branches of the ______.
descending aorta
ascending aorta
aortic arch

Explanation:

The arterial supply to the head and neck comes from the branches of the aortic arch. The aortic arch gives off major arteries like the brachio - cephalic trunk, left common carotid artery, and left subclavian artery which supply the head and neck. The ascending aorta mainly gives rise to the coronary arteries, and the descending aorta supplies the lower parts of the body.

Answer:

C. aortic arch