Which statement is true regarding the arterial system?
a. Arteries are large-diameter vessels.
b. The arterial system is a high-pressure system.
c. The walls of arteries are thinner than those of the veins.
d. Arteries can greatly expand to accommodate a large blood volume increase.
Answer: b. The arterial system is a high-pressure system.
Explanation: The pumping heart makes the arterial system a high-pressure system.
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