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
Not a branch of external carotid aery: 
Select and explain. 
A. Inferior thyroid aery, B. Facial aery, C. Superior thyroid aery, D. Maxillary aery
A: Inferior thyroid aery
Answer: A: Inferior thyroid aery 
Explanation: Inferior thyroid aery