The internal carotids and the basilar artery are interconnected by an anastomosis called the
A) common carotid artery.
B) basal ring.
C) cerebral arterial circle.
D) external carotid artery.
E) arterial bypass.

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The cerebral arterial circle, also known as the circle of Willis, is an anastomosis of arteries that connects the internal carotids and the basilar artery. It ensures that blood can flow to the brain even if one of these arteries becomes obstructed. The other answer choices are not correct because they either do not refer to this specific anastomosis or are unrelated to the question.

The Internal Carotids and the Basilar Artery Are Interconnected by an Anastomosis