The Largest Arteries of the Body are Classified As

Question

The largest arteries of the body are classified as
A)muscular arteries.
B)arterioles.
C)elastic arteries.
D) muscular and elastic since they have the same dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The largest arteries of the body are classified as elastic arteries because they have a large amount of elastic tissue in their walls, allowing them to expand and contract in response to changes in blood flow and pressure. Muscular arteries have more smooth muscle and less elastic tissue, and arterioles are smaller in size. The statement that both muscular and elastic arteries have the same dimensions is false, as elastic arteries are generally larger than muscular arteries.