Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

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Is the statement true or false? The brachiocephalic artery supplying the right side of the body corresponds to the aorta that supplies the left side of the body.

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The correct answer is: True

The statement is true because the brachiocephalic artery is a major vessel that branches off from the aorta and supplies blood to the right arm and the right side of the head and neck. It is the first branch of the aortic arch, which means it serves the right side of the body. In contrast, the left side of the body receives blood directly from the aorta via the left common carotid artery and the left subclavian artery, which branch off separately from the aortic arch. This anatomical arrangement indicates that the brachiocephalic artery corresponds to the aorta in terms of supplying different sides of the body, confirming the accuracy of the statement.