Artery Structure and Function

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What is a characteristic feature of arteries?

A

Thin walls with valves
B

Wide lumen relative to wall thickness
C

Thick muscular walls to withstand high pressure
D

Exchange of substances with tissues

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Consider how arteries are adapted to carry blood under high pressure directly from the heart.

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Thick muscular walls to withstand high pressure.

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