Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The circulatory system

The circulatory system — practice question

Which option correctly connects muscular or elastic arteries with what they do?

  • AThe aorta is an example of a muscular artery as it transports blood from the left ventricle of the heart.
  • BArteries further away from the heart are muscular arteries as they transport blood at high pressure.
  • CElastic arteries expand when the heart contracts and then recoil as the heart relaxes to maintain pressure.
  • DMuscular arteries facilitate smoother blood flow than elastic arteries as their walls expand and recoil.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI