Because the Arteries Have Large Radii, They Serve as Excellent

question 62

Multiple Choice

Because the arteries have large radii, they serve as excellent rapid-transit passageways for blood.What is their second function-which is related to their elasticity-in maintaining blood flow during diastole

• A)cardiac reserve
• B)venous reserve
• C)arterial capacitance
• D)pressure reservoir

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