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Facial artery is a branch of the________________?

Correct answer: B. External carotid artery

  • A. Internal carotid artery
  • B. External carotid artery
  • C. Superficial temporal
  • D. Maxillary artery

Explanation

The facial artery is one of the anterior branches of the external carotid artery. It winds around the lower border of the mandible before entering the face.

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