What Is the Function of the Tunica Media

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the tunica media?

• A)Dilate and constrict to maintain homeostasis
• B)Keep the vessel open
• C)Allow medications to pass through
• D)Come in direct contact with the blood

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Definitions:

Shoulder Extension

Movement of the arm away from the body in the sagittal plane, increasing the angle between the arm and the side of the body.

Lesser Trochanter

A small, bony protrusion located on the femur near the hip joint, serving as an attachment point for muscles.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent area of bone located at the upper part of the femur, serving as a major site of muscle attachment.

Head of Femur

The rounded, upper part of the thigh bone that fits into the hip socket forming the hip joint.