| Front | Explain four ways in which the structure of the aorta is related to its function. (4 marks) |
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| Back | 1.Elastic tissue to allow stretching / recoil / smoothes out flow of blood / maintains pressure; 2.(Elastic tissue) stretches when ventricles contract OR Recoils when ventricle relaxes; 3. Muscle for contraction / vasoconstriction; 4.Thick wall withstands pressure OR stop bursting; 5.Smooth endothelium reduces friction; 6.Aortic valve / semi-lunar valve prevents back flow |
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