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
The aerial blood supply to the palatine tonsil is derived from branches of the external carotid aery. The principal aery is the tonsillar aery, which is a branch of the? 
Select and explain. 
A. Facial aery, B. Lingual aery, C. Superficial temporal aery, D. Maxillary aery
A: Facial aery
Answer: A: Facial aery 
Explanation: Facial Aery