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Arteries have to stretch in response to the force of the blood being pumped from the heart. If they didn't the amount of pressure would be higher. It could cause a leak or rupture in the brain. The pressure is what is measured and called BP.
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∙ 14y agoThey carry blood from the heart to the lungs and all the tissues of the body that need oxygen and nutrients.
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∙ 11y agocarry's blood away from the heart to other parts of the body.
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∙ 14y agoTo pump blood away from the heart
Veins pump the blood back to the heart, if you need to know
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∙ 12y agoto carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
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∙ 11y agobecause they carry the blood away from the heart and its high pressure so they should be able to handle it.
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because the arteries seize up and blood is a bit like its oil to keep it running
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Why do arteries stretch?
Arteries are high-pressure vessels. However, this pressure is not constant. As the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the pressure dramatically increases. They must stretch to accommodate this change, or risk rupturing.
Can veins and arteries stretch the same distance as the world?
In an average person, all the blood vessels, veins, arteries, and capillaries lined up one to the other can go around the world at least twice.
What do arteries close to the heart need to be able to compensate for?
Pressure changes
Did galen discover that blood passes through the veins and arteries?
His most important discovery was that arteries carry blood although he did not discover circulation.
What are the dangers caused by narrowed arteries?
well I was taking a science test and the answer is heart failure
What do arteries have to be able to do when the heart pumps blood into them?
the answer is stretch
Why do arteries stretch?
Arteries are high-pressure vessels. However, this pressure is not constant. As the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the pressure dramatically increases. They must stretch to accommodate this change, or risk rupturing.
What kind of vessels stretch due to blood pressure?
arteries is the answer
What kind blood vessels stretch due to blood pressure?
arteries is the answer
Why do arteries?
Arteries are high-pressure vessels. However, this pressure is not constant. As the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the pressure dramatically increases. They must stretch to accommodate this change, or risk rupturing.
What is the substance found in tissues that stretch like arteries lungs skin?
Elastin and collagen.
How do you get your splits left and right I need them quickly within the next week?
The only way to be able to do the splits in a weeksÕ time is stretch and practice daily. It is important to stretch and practice every day to be able to do the splits left and right.
Is it more important to stretch before or after exercise?
It is important to stretch before and after you exercise because if you dont you will get sore after.
What are stretch receptors?
These Receptors are present in Carotid and Aortic Arteries of Tetrapods and they have a vital role in regulation of Blood Pressure.
Why is the important for arteries to be buried deep in the body?
Because the arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Why is it important for arteries to be buried deep in the body?
Because the arteries carry blood away from the heart.
Can veins and arteries stretch the same distance as the world?
In an average person, all the blood vessels, veins, arteries, and capillaries lined up one to the other can go around the world at least twice.
