Question

Why arteries are thick and elastic?
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Answer 1

Answer:

If arteries have thin walls they would burst because of high blood pressure. That is why arteries have thick walls. Because the heart pumps blood at high pressure. They must be able to withstand the tremendous pressure from a beating heart.

Answer 2

Answer:If arteries have thin walls they would burst because of high blood pressure. That is why arteries have thick walls. Because the heart pumps blood at high pressure. They must be able to withstand the tremendous pressure from a beating heart.

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