The Larger Arteries Assist with Systemic Blood Flow to Tissues

question 83

Multiple Choice

The larger arteries assist with systemic blood flow to tissues by:

• A) contracting their tunica intima.
• B) beating their semilunar-type valves.
• C) by associating with large veins.
• D) elastic recoil of their walls.
• E) continuous vasoconstriction.

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