Arteries are adapted to _________, because they have __________.A. carry blood to the heart; a large lumen with valvesB. carry blood to the lungs; a thin network of fibers to cover the alveoliC. carry blood to the body cells; thin permeable wallsD. carry blood away from the heart at high pressure; thick, muscular, elastic walls



Answer :

Answer: D

Carry blood away from the heart at a high pressure, thick muscular and elastic walls.