why do arteries have thick elastic walls?
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The wall of the arteries is made up of elastic cells and muscular cells. The thickness is provided by these cells so that the arteries can withstand the pressure of blood flow from the heart. ... The valves that are generally found in the veins are generally to prevent the backflow of the blood.
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Arteries are thick walled because the flow of (oxygenated) blood is high in it, and the thick walling of the arteries withstand this flow of blood and prevent it from bursting.
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