Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called
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- Acarotid arteries
- Bhepatic arteries
- Ccoronary arteriesCorrect
- Dpulmonary arteries
Explanation
Coronary arteries are the specific blood vessels that branch off from the aorta to supply oxygenated blood directly to the heart muscle.
To clarify the other options:
Carotid arteries supply blood to the brain and head.
Hepatic arteries supply blood to the liver.
Pulmonary arteries are unique because they carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
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