In Large Arteries, the Thick Layer of Elastic Fibers Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

In large arteries, the thick layer of elastic fibers is called the

• A) tunica externa.
• B) tunica media.
• C) external elastic membrane.
• D) internal elastic membrane.
• E) tunica intima.

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