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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Question

What feature allows arteries to maintain blood pressure?
Options
A Thin walls with no muscle
B Elastic and smooth muscle fibers
Correct Answer
C Single layer of endothelium
D Low-pressure system
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Arteries contain elastic and smooth muscle fibers in their walls, allowing them to stretch with each heartbeat and maintain blood pressure between contractions.

Hint

These structural components allow arteries to stretch and recoil to maintain pressure.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1839 of 2214
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