Based on the circle of Willis, if the right internal carotid artery is blocked so that inadequate blood flows to the cerebral arteries, oxygen and nutrients to the brain
a. can be supported by the circle of Willis. c. are diminished by 50%.
b. are diminished by 25%. d. are blocked.
A
When complete, the circle of Willis is capable of supporting some degree of collateral blood flow in the case of arterial occlusion, although a sufficient arterial supply in the face of arterial obstruction is not guaranteed.
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