During diastole, the arterial pressure is maintained by
Elastic recoil of aorta
Musculature of arterial
Constriction of capillaries
Contraction of left ventricle
Ans. (a) Elastic recoil of aortaRef: Ganong, 25th ed/p.576Because of its elastic recoil nature, blood flow is continuous and the diastolic pressure stays at 80mmHg. This elastic recoil effect is called "Windkessel effect"
Heart, Circulation, and Blood