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

question 98

Multiple Choice

The internal carotids and the basilar artery are interconnected by an anastomosis called the

• A) common carotid artery.
• B) cerebral ring.
• C) circle of Willis.
• D) external carotid artery.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain that regulates motor movements, maintaining posture, balance, and coordinating speech.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Hypothalamus

The Hypothalamus is a region of the brain that coordinates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a central relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.