<prompt> During diastole, the arterial pressure is maintained byElastic recoil of aortaMusculature of arterialConstriction of capillariesContraction of left ventricle  <response>: Ans. a Elastic recoil of aortaRef: Ganong, 25th edp.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 