The Blood Vessel That Supplies Blood to the Head and Neck

Question

The blood vessel that supplies blood to the head and neck is the ________ artery.
A) brachiocephalic
B) vertebral
C) subclavian
D) common carotid
E) cervical

Accepted Answer

The common carotid artery is responsible for supplying blood to the head and neck. The brachiocephalic artery supplies blood to the upper extremities and the head and neck, while the vertebral artery supplies blood to the brainstem and cerebellum. The subclavian artery supplies blood to the upper extremities, and the cervical artery is not a specific artery but refers to arteries that supply blood to the neck.