A patient experiences ischemia in the hindgut. Which artery is compromised?
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Correct answer: Inferior mesenteric artery
The inferior mesenteric artery supplies the hindgut, including the descending colon and rectum. Occlusion can lead to abdominal pain and ischemia.
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