Because the walls of arteries are relatively thick and strong, they retain their circular shape in histological sections.

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Arteries have thicker walls compared to veins and capillaries, and these walls are composed of multiple layers of cells and tissues, including the tunica media which contains smooth muscle cells. These structures provide support and maintain the circular shape of arteries, even in histological sections.

Because the Walls of Arteries Are Relatively Thick and Strong