In General, for a Vessel of a Given Size, a Typical

question 75

Multiple Choice

In general, for a vessel of a given size, a typical artery ________ compared to a typical vein.

• A) is more elastic
• B) has less smooth muscle in its tunica media
• C) has no endothelium
• D) has thinner walls
• E) has a larger lumen

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