Why do arteries need to have a thick layer made of muscle?

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Anubhav S.
Mar 20, 2018

Due to higher blood pressure in the arteries.

Explanation:

The arteries have to carry the blood from the ventricles to the rest of the body and a higher pressure is needed for the transport of blood, so due to stronger contraction of the ventricles, a comparatively higher pressure is developed in the arteries which may cause their rupture. A thick layer of muscles prevents that from happening.

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