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
Ascending pharyngeal artery is a branch of - 
Select and explain. 
A. Arch of aorta, B. Inferior thyroid artery, C. Superior thyroid artery, D. External carotid artery
D: External carotid artery
Answer: D: External carotid artery 
Explanation: None