The muscles of the artery are very thick to support the high pressure without rupturing.
Los músculos de la arteria son muy gruesos para soportar la alta presión sin romperse.
| Front | Why are the muscles of the artery so thick? |
|---|---|
| Back | To support the high pressure without rupturing. |
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