The Carotid artery
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The lingual artery is the branch of the external carotid artery that supplies the tongue with oxygenated blood.
The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The reduced blood flow to the brain and the blockage of other arteries following the release of emboli can cause a stroke.
The carotid artery.
This artery supplies blood to the brain so it is very necessary
An example of an artery which starts with a 'v' is the vertebral artery, which takes blood to the posterior portion of the brain.