Letter B in the Angiographic Image of the Aortic Arch

question 22

Multiple Choice

Letter B in the angiographic image of the aortic arch and its branches below is the _____ artery.

• A) innominate (brachiocephalic)
• B) R common carotid
• C) R subclavian
• D) R vertebral

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Definitions:

Catabolism

Catabolism refers to the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy stored within chemical bonds.

Anabolism

The constructive phase of metabolism in which the body cells synthesize complex molecules from simpler ones for growth, repair, and storage.

Substrate

A surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment; in biochemistry, it's the substance on which an enzyme acts.

Inorganic Substance

A chemical compound that lacks carbon-hydrogen bonds, typical of non-living systems, such as minerals and metals.