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
All of the following are branches of maxillary artery except 
Select and explain. 
A. Artery to pterygoid canal, B. Pharyngeal artery, C. Greater palatine artery, D. Ascending pharyngeal artery
D: Ascending pharyngeal artery
Answer: D: Ascending pharyngeal artery 
Explanation: Ascending pharyngeal artery is branch of external cartotid artery.