GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Arteries and arterioles have relatively thick muscular walls because blood pressure in them is high and because they must adjust their diameter to maintain blood pressure and to control blood flow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The arteries have thick and elastic muscular walls.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muscular artery These arteries distribute blood to various parts of the body. These include arteries such as the femoral and coronary arteries. The walls of these arteries have lots of smooth muscle, which means that they are able to contract or relax (dilate) to change the amount of blood delivered, as needed.