Which Is the Layer of the Arterial Wall That Thickens

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which is the layer of the arterial wall that thickens to the greatest degree in atherosclerosis

• A)adventitia
• B)media
• C)intima
• D)tunica adventitia
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Mandibular Processes

Paired structures in embryonic development that contribute to the formation of the lower jaw, or mandible.

Somites

Segmented blocks of mesoderm found in vertebrate embryos that give rise to skeletal muscles, vertebrae, and related structures.

Myelencephalon

The rear part of the brainstem comprising the medulla oblongata, involved in autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate.

Mesencephalon

Also known as the midbrain, it is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.