The inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) supplies all of the large intestines with freshly oxygenated blood.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Rationale: The IMA supplies the left half of the transverse colon, descending colon, and rectum with freshly oxygenated blood.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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