The arteries that branch from the aorta and provide blood to the heart muscle itself are _______________ arteries.
A) femoral
B) coronary
C) systemic
D) pulmonary

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Coronary arteries are responsible for providing blood to the heart muscle itself. The femoral arteries are located in the lower extremities and provide blood to the legs. Systemic arteries are responsible for supplying blood to the rest of the body, while pulmonary arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs.

The Arteries That Branch from the Aorta and Provide Blood