Question

multiple choice question
arterial anastomoses provide which of the following?
a bypass from an artery to a vein
alternative routes of drainage from an organ
collateral routes of blood supply to a tissue
blood supply to a tissue via two consecutive capillary beds
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "A bypass from an artery to a vein" describes an arteriovenous anastomosis, not general arterial anastomoses.
• "Alternative routes of drainage from an organ" is incorrect as arterial anastomoses are about blood supply, not drainage.
• "Collateral routes of blood supply to a tissue" is correct. Arterial anastomoses are connections between arteries that provide collateral (alternative) blood supply paths to tissues, ensuring blood flow if one artery is blocked.
• "Blood supply to a tissue via two consecutive capillary beds" describes a portal system, not arterial anastomoses.

Answer:

C. Collateral routes of blood supply to a tissue