The blood supply of tonsils is_____________?
Correct answer: C. Facial artery
- A. Lingual artery
- B. Superior thyroid artery
- C. Facial artery
- D. Pharyngeal artery
Explanation
The tonsil receives its main arterial supply from the tonsillar branch of the facial artery, with contributions from several neighbouring arteries. Thus, among the listed vessels, the facial artery is the principal source.
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