The Outermost Wall of an Artery or Vein Is Called

question 36

Multiple Choice

The outermost wall of an artery or vein is called the __________ and in large arteries and veins contains the __________.

• A) tunica media;smooth muscle
• B) tunica externa;vasa vasorum
• C) tunica externa;valves
• D) tunica intima;endothelium
• E) tunica intima;basement membrane

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Definitions:

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