The three branches off of the aorta that supply blood to the upper limbs and head are the ________.

A. brachiocephalic trunk, right subclavian artery, and left common carotid artery
B. left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery, and brachiocephalic trunk
C. brachiocephalic trunk, right subclavian artery, and left subclavian artery
D. right common carotid artery, right subclavian artery, and brachiocephalic trunk


Answer: B

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