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Pressure Explain Structure Arteries Reduces Fluctuations Marks Elastic

The elastic tissue in arteries expands and recoils, smoothing out pressure surges and reducing fluctuations in blood pressure.

The elastic tissue in arteries expands and recoils, smoothing out pressure surges and reducing fluctuations in blood pressure.

Front Explain how the structure of the arteries reduces fluctuations in pressure ( 2 marks)
Back elastic tissue/fibres/wall; 

expands/recoils/springs back (to smooth the pressure surges);

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