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
Facial artery is a branch of 
Select and explain. 
A. External carotid artery, B. Internal carotid artery, C. Transverse facial artery, D. Buccal artery
A: External carotid artery
Answer: A: External carotid artery 
Explanation: The facial artery is the chief artery of the face. It is a branch of the external carotid artery .