Which of These Statements Describes Arteries

question 252

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes 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 the surrounding tissues.

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