This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'All of the following statements about the splenic artery are true except that it - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Has a tortuous course, B. Is a branch of the celiac trunk, C. Has branches that anastomose freely within the spleen, D. Supplies the greater curvature of stomach', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Splenic artery is the largest branch of celiac trunk, with a tortuous course to allow for movement of the spleen. It supplies body and tail of pancreas via pancreatic branches; stomach via short gastric and left gastroepiploic branches, and spleen via non anastomosing straight vessels called penicillin ellipsoids and arterial capillaries.', 'role': 'assistant'}]