Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called
A
Carotid arteries
B
Hepatic arteries
C
Coronary arteries
D
Pulmonary arteries
Correct Answer: Coronary arteries
Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. Like all other tissues in the body, the heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to function. Also, oxygen-depleted blood must be carried away. The coronary arteries wrap around the outside of the heart.