Which of the Following Applies to Elastic Arteries

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applies to elastic arteries?

• A) These vessels distribute blood to the skeletal muscles and internal organs of the body.
• B) They have a poorly defined adventitia.
• C) The media of these arteries contains a high density of elastic fibers and relatively few smooth muscle cells.
• D) The media consists of scattered smooth muscle fibers that do not form a complete layer.
• E) They have an average diameter of 50 µm.

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