The vessels that supply blood to most of the brain tissue are branches off of the _____ at the base of the brain.

A. vertebral arteries
B. cerebral arterial circle
C. axillary arteries
D. external carotid arteries
E. subclavian arteries


Ans: B. cerebral arterial circle

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