Arteries Flashcards
1
Q
Why do arteries have thick walls
A
To withstand blood pressure as the arteries deliver blood straight from the heart
2
Q
Why do arteries have elastic walls
A
To resist the blood pressure and pump the blood to maintain the pressure
3
Q
Why do arteries have no valves
A
The blood is high pressure so there is no back flow
4
Q
What is the function of arteries
A
Transporting blood from the heart to organs
