________ are Also Known as the Pressure Reservoir of the Cardiovascular

Question

________ are also known as the pressure reservoir of the cardiovascular system.
A) Veins
B) Venules
C) Capillaries
D) Arterioles
E) Arteries

Accepted Answer

Arteries are known as the pressure reservoir of the cardiovascular system because they have thick, elastic walls that allow them to stretch and accommodate the surge of blood from the heart, maintaining pressure during diastole.