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Elastic Function Fibres Artieral Wall Expansion Flow Pulse

Elastic fibers in the arterial wall expand with pulses and recoil to propel blood forward.

Elastic fibers in the arterial wall allow for expansion during a pulse and recoil to push blood forward, maintaining continuous flow.

Front function of elastic fibres in artieral wall
Back expansion upon flow of a pulse, elastic recoil pushes blood forward

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