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Imagine that the membranes in parts A and B make up the wall of the human heart or the wall of a blood vessel. Based on what you know about mechanical stress, what do you think high blood pressure over extended periods of time can do to such walls?

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          Imagine that the membranes in parts A and B make up the wall of the human heart or the wall of a blood vessel. Based on what you know about mechanical stress, what do you think high blood pressure over extended periods of time can do to such walls?

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Biology for AP Courses

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07/17/2022

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These walls are composed of multiple layers, including the endothelium (inner lining), smooth muscle, and connective tissue, which provide strength and elasticity. Show more…

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Imagine that the membranes in parts A and B make up the wall of the human heart or the wall of a blood vessel. Based on what you know about mechanical stress, what do you think high blood pressure over extended periods of time can do to such walls?