Main arterial supply to the tongue is____________?
Correct answer: C. Lingual artery
- A. Ascending palatine artery
- B. Ascending pharyngeal artery
- C. Lingual artery
- D. Facial artery
Explanation
The lingual artery, a branch of the external carotid artery, is the principal arterial supply of the tongue. The other listed arteries supply only limited adjacent or posterior regions.
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