NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the facial artery?
A
Supply blood to the facial muscles
B
Supply blood to the brain
C
Supply blood to the eyes
D
Supply blood to the face
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The facial artery supplies the muscles and skin of the face. It has a crucial function in maintaining these areas, and provides them with oxygen and nutrients. The facial artery is one of the eight branches of the external carotid artery .

Detailed explanation-2: -The facial artery is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies the anatomic structures of the superficial face. The facial artery arises from the carotid triangle which is formed by the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle, the sternocleidomastoid, and the posterior belly of the digastric.

Detailed explanation-3: -The carotid arteries are the primary vessels supplying blood to the brain and face. The right common carotid artery (RCCA) originates in the neck from the brachiocephalic artery while the left common carotid artery (LCCA) arises in the thorax from the arch of the aorta.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lingual artery supplies blood to the tongue as well as the floor of the mouth. It’s a major branch of the external carotid artery (blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face). As your lingual artery moves to the tip of your tongue, it branches out to supply blood to adjacent tissues.

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