Question

Explain how the structure of an artery, is related to its function

Answer 1

Answer:

it has a thick layer to withstand the high pressure of blood

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Narrow lumen and thick muscular walls help the arteries to maintain high pressure.

Explanation:

• The artery is made of elastic fibres which allow the walls to stretch ventricular systole.
• The arteries are able to maintain high pressure.
• The arteries have a smooth endothelial lining which reduces the friction of the blood flow.
• It has a narrow lumen and thick muscular walls to maintain the high pressure so that the blood can be flown to far distances all around the body.  
• The arteries are made up of a thick layer of smooth muscles, these muscles allow them to exert a high pressure during contraction.

Hence, the structure of the artery helps the way it functions.