Because the arteries have large radii, they serve as excellent rapid-transit passageways for blood. Their second function, related to their elasticity, is to act as a(n) ____ for maintaining blood flow during diastole.
A) cardiac reserve
B) venous reserve
C) arterial capacitance
D) lymphatic reserve
E) pressure reservoir
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A) refers to a decrease in the
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Q17: Vascular resistance is most influence by:
A) length
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Q20: The arteries
A) serve as rapid-transit passageways from
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Q22: Typical mean arterial pressure is?
A) 120 mm
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