Is the Aorta an Elastic (Conducting) or a Muscular (Distributing)

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Essay

Is the aorta an elastic (conducting) or a muscular (distributing) artery? Compare the structure of the wall of the aorta to an artery that is of the other type.

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Definitions:

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