Artery walls are strong and elastic to withstand the high pressure of blood pumped from the heart.
Les parois des artères sont solides et élastiques pour supporter la pression élevée du sang pompé par le cœur.
| Front | Why are artery walls strong and elastic? |
|---|---|
| Back | Because the heart pumps the blood out at high pressure. |
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