Which of the Following Is Correct for the Arteries

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct for the arteries?

• A) They serve as rapid-transit passageways from the tissues to the heart because of their large radii.
• B) They act as a blood reservoir because they have the capacity to store large volumes of blood with little change in their internal pressure.
• C) They act as a pressure reservoir to provide the driving force for blood when the heart is relaxing.
• D) They are the site of exchange between the blood and surrounding tissues.

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