blood vessels Flashcards
1
Q
what do arteries do?
A
Carry blood away from the heart to the arterioles
2
Q
How thick is the muscle lining the artery?
A
Thick
3
Q
What does the thick layers of muscle provide?
A
The thick layers of muscle causes blood to travel at a high pressure.This is so blood can pumped around the body.
4
Q
Is the lumen narrower in the arteries?
A
Yes
5
Q
What do elastic fibres allow?
A
Elastic fibres allow the arteries to stretch.
6
Q
What does folded endothelium allow?
A
Allows the arteries to stretch.
7
Q
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