In a Histological Cross Section Through an Artery, a Vein

question 60

Multiple Choice

In a histological cross section through an artery, a vein, and a lymphatic vessel, one can recognize the lymphatic vessel because it

• A) has the thinnest walls.
• B) has the thickest tunica media.
• C) always lies closest to the artery, which has the thinnest walls.
• D) has the fewest valves.

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Definitions:

Horney

Karen Horney, a psychoanalytic theorist known for her theory of neurotic needs and her work on neurotic personality development.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide their true impulses.

Neurotic Competitiveness

An indiscriminate need to win at all costs.

Hyper-Competitive

An intense and excessive desire to win and be more successful than others in every situation.