This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Head and neck, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'All the following are anterior branches of the external carotid aery except \nSelect and explain. \nA. Superior thyroid, B. Lingual, C. Facial, D. Ascending pharyngeal', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: The external carotid aery gives off eight branches, which are grouped as followsAnteriorPosteriorMedialTerminal1. Superior thyroid2. Lingual3. Facial1. Occipital2. Posterior auricular1. Ascendingpharyngeal1. Maxillary2. SuperficialtemporalRef: Chaurasia; Volume 3; 6th edition; Page no: 136', 'role': 'assistant'}]