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Closer to the heart, arteries would be expected to have ahigher percentage of ________. a. endotheliumb. smooth muscle fibersc. elastic fibersd. collagenous fibers

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Chapter33: Circulation

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Problem 8SA: Contraction of _______ drives the flow of blood through the aorta and pulmonary arteries. a. atria...

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Closer to the heart, arteries would be expected to have a
higher percentage of ________.

a. endothelium
b. smooth muscle fibers
c. elastic fibers
d. collagenous fibers

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