All of the following is true of the superior sagittal sinus except that it
A) is located in the falx cerebri.
B) collects blood from the brain.
C) converges with the transverse sinus to form the sigmoid sinuses.
D) carries deoxygenated blood.
E) provides blood to the circle of Willis.
Answer: E
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