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Blood Circulation to the Brain

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An interactive Flash diagram of the network responsible for providing oxygen-rich blood to the brain. The brain accounts for 25% of the oxygen consumption in the human body, so it needs a large and steady supply of blood to function—the carotid and and vertebral arteries carry blood from the aortic arch to the brain and head. Zoom in and highlight, paint, or label individual segments of these arteries.