The pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the _________ , while flowing through them is called blood pressure.

arteries

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veins

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ventricles

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atria

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Solution

The correct option is A arteries

Blood continuously flows through the blood vessels because of contraction and relaxation of the heart.

Due to contraction of the heart, pressure is exerted on the walls of the arteries known as blood pressure.

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