Which of the following best describes arteries?

A) Strong, rigid vessels that carry blood under high pressure
B) Thin, elastic vessels that transport blood under low pressure
C) Elastic vessels that connect arterioles and venules
D) Fragile vessels that are prone to rupture
E) Strong, elastic vessels that carry blood under high pressure

Elastic Vessels

Blood vessels, such as arteries, that contain elastic fibers in their walls allowing them to stretch and recoil, aiding in the maintenance of blood pressure.

High Pressure

A condition where the force exerted by a fluid (such as blood or air) against the walls of its container (such as blood vessels or airways) is greater than normal.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.