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22 August, 18:28

Select a correct description of distributing arteries. Select one: a. They contain a thick tunica media. b. They contain a lot of elastic tissue. c. They transport blood from arterioles to capillaries. d. They do not contain smooth muscle in their walls. e. They are strong, rigid vessels.

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  1. 22 August, 18:46
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    Option A, They contain a thick tunica media

    Explanation:

    Artery consist of tunics which is made up of three distinct layers

    a) The internal layer is tunica intima - made up of epithelial and connective tissue layers

    b) The middle layer is tunica media - thickest layer in arteries and consists of layers of smooth muscle supported by connective tissue

    c) The external layer is tunica externa - sheath of connective tissue composed primarily of collagenous fibers
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