Blood flows to the brain through the _____ arteries and away from the brain through the _____ vein.
A)internal carotid and vertebral;internal jugular
B)external carotid and vertebral;external jugular
C)internal jugular and vertebral;internal carotid
D)internal carotid and axillary;internal jugular
E)external jugular and axillary;external jugular

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The internal carotid arteries and vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain, while the internal jugular veins drain blood away from the brain. The external carotid arteries and veins supply blood to and drain blood from the face and scalp, respectively, and the axillary artery and vein supply and drain blood from the upper extremities.

Blood Flows to the Brain Through the _____ Arteries and Away