Elastic Arteries
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Which layer of the elastic arteries is responsible for maintaining blood pressure through the expansion and contraction of the vessel walls?

  • Tunica media (correct)
  • Tunica intima
  • Tunica adventitia
  • Tunica externa
  • What is the primary function of elastic arteries?

  • To transport oxygenated blood to the body tissues
  • To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
  • To facilitate the continuous and uniform movement of blood (correct)
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • Which blood vessels are examples of elastic arteries?

  • Capillaries
  • Veins
  • Aorta and pulmonary arteries (correct)
  • Arterioles
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