Regarding the basilar artery, all the below are true EXCEPT:

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Divides to give off both posterior cerebral arteries

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Gives off branches to the anterior spinal artery

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Supplies branches to the pons

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Formed by the union of the vertebral arteries

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Lies on the ventral aspect of the cerebral peduncle

1.	Regarding the basilar artery, all the below are true EXCEPT:
A.	Gives off branches to the anterior spinal artery
B.	Divides to give off both posterior cerebral arteries
C.	Supplies branches to the pons
D.	Formed by the union of the vertebral arteries
E.	Lies on the ventral aspect of the cerebral peduncle
Answer» B. Divides to give off both posterior cerebral arteries

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