Carotid artery

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001677",
  "term": "Carotid artery",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "One of two major arteries, located on each side of the neck, that supply oxygenated blood to the brain, head, and face. The common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal carotid artery, which supplies the brain, and the external carotid artery, which supplies the face and neck. Pulsations of the carotid artery can be felt in the neck.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cerebrum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 855 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/carotid-artery/"
}