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
Anterior Choroidal aery is a branch of which of the following? 
Select and explain. 
A. Retinal aery, B. External carotid aery, C. Internal carotid aery, D. Middle meningeal aery
C: Internal carotid aery
Answer: C: Internal carotid aery 
Explanation: After piercing the dura mater forming the roof of the cavernous sinus, the internal carotid aery gives off three large branches. These are the following: (i) Ophthalmic aery, (ii) Anterior, and (iii) Middle cerebral aeries to the brain. It also gives off two smaller branches that take pa in supplying the brain: these are the (iv) Posterior communicating aery and the (v) Anterior choroidal aery. Ref: BD Chaurasia's HUMAN ANATOMY, Volume 3, 4th edition