An arterial anastomosis is important because it:
A)provides another pathway for blood to return to the heart
B)provides another pathway for blood to leave the capillaries of an organ
C)provides another pathway for blood to get to the capillaries of an organ
D)exchanges materials between blood and tissues

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An arterial anastomosis provides another pathway for blood to get to the capillaries of an organ. This helps ensure that the organ receives a sufficient blood supply, even if one pathway becomes blocked or compromised.

An Arterial Anastomosis Is Important Because It