The brain is supplied with blood through two major arteries: ____.
A) the dorsal scapular artery and the vertebral artery
B) the dorsal scapular artery and the carotid artery
C) the carotid artery and the femoral artery
D) the carotid artery and the vertebral artery

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The brain receives its blood supply from two major pairs of arteries: the carotid arteries and the vertebral arteries. The carotid arteries primarily supply the anterior parts of the brain, while the vertebral arteries, joining to form the basilar artery, supply the posterior parts.

The Brain Is Supplied with Blood Through Two Major Arteries