Because the Arteries Have Large Radii, They Serve as Excellent

question 57

Multiple Choice

Because the arteries have large radii, they serve as excellent rapid-transit passageways for blood. Their second function, related to their elasticity, is to act as a(n) ____ for maintaining blood flow during diastole.

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

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