alleryStart learning →Why do arteries have relatively thick, elastic muscular walls?
ATo withstand relatively high pressure
BTo house valves opening on every beat
CTo allow exchange across one cell layer
DTo keep blood stationary between beats
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To withstand relatively high pressure
Arterial walls are adapted to the relatively high pressure of blood pumped from the heart.
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