Question

Why do arteries need thick, strong, elastic walls?

Answer 1

Because arteries are the first vessels that the heart pumps blood through, they experience the highest blood pressure, so they have thick elastic walls to withstand the high pressures. ... Small arteries, such as arterioles, are less elastic and have more smooth muscle than the larger arteries

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Answer 2

Answer:

The Walls of the Arteries are Strong and Elastic beacause the Blood enters with a pressure into Arteries the walls will Stretch and this Enables the Artries to withstand the increase in the Pressure, without Bursting.