Muscular arteries
A) are larger than elastic arteries and smaller than arterioles.
B) are exemplified by the aorta.
C) serve as the cushion to prevent sudden rises in blood pressure from causing trouble for the circulation.
D) have a thick media with a large amount of smooth muscle fiber within them.
E) None of the answers are correct.
D) have a thick media with a large amount of smooth muscle fiber within them.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. Serratus anterior B. Pectoralis minor C. Subclavius D. Teres minor E. Rhomboideus major
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A. Bouncing a ball on the floor as many times as you can B. Throwing a ball in the air and catching it as many times as you can C. Alternately squeezing a ball then relaxing D. Squeezing a ball as hard as you can without stopping
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A) facial artery. B) occipital artery. C) lingual artery. D) vertebral artery. E) maxillary artery.