The Bronchial Arteries Branch from the ________ to Supply the Lung

Question

The bronchial arteries branch from the ________ to supply the lung airways.
A) pulmonary arteries
B) thoracic aorta
C) pulmonary veins
D) pleural arteries
E) brachiocephalic trunk

Accepted Answer

The bronchial arteries branch from the thoracic aorta, which is the portion of the aorta that runs through the thoracic (chest) region. These arteries supply oxygenated blood to the lung tissue surrounding the airways.