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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