Which of the Following is a Paired Branch of the Abdominal

Question

Which of the following is a paired branch of the abdominal aorta?
A) celiac artery
B) renal artery
C) superior mesenteric artery
D) inferior mesenteric artery
E) median sacral artery

Accepted Answer

The renal arteries are paired branches of the abdominal aorta, each supplying one of the kidneys. This distinguishes them from the unpaired branches like the celiac, superior mesenteric, and inferior mesenteric arteries, which supply other abdominal organs. The median sacral artery is also unpaired, running along the midline posterior to the aorta.