he aorta receives the full force of blood exiting the heart

Last updated: 10/9/2023

he aorta receives the full force of blood exiting the heart during ventricular systole Which of the following statements best describes the adaptive anatomy of the aorta The aorta s tunica media is thick with dense regular connective tissue to withstand the blood s pressure O Elastic fibers are extensive in the tunica media of the aorta to dampen the pulse pressure generated by the heart O The tunica externa of the aorta is nearly absent compared to other vessels O Smooth muscle is relatively thin in the aorta to increase lumen size and systemic blood flow