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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?
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?
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?
Which blood vessels are examples of elastic arteries?
- Capillaries
- Veins
- Aorta and pulmonary arteries (correct)
- Arterioles
