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Which type of arteries have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae than the elastic arteries?
Which type of arteries have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae than the elastic arteries?
- Muscular arteries (correct)
- Capillaries
- Elastic arteries
- Veins
What is a more prominent feature of the tunica intima in muscular arteriesa?
What is a more prominent feature of the tunica intima in muscular arteriesa?
- Smooth muscle layer
- External elastic membrane
- Internal elastic membrane (correct)
- Endothelial lining
How do muscular arteries distribute blood to different parts of the body?
How do muscular arteries distribute blood to different parts of the body?
- By contracting and relaxing their walls (correct)
- By dilating and constricting their walls
- By releasing hormones
- By relying on gravity
Which of the following statements about arterioles is correct?
Which of the following statements about arterioles is correct?
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What is the main function of arterioles?
What is the main function of arterioles?
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Which blood vessels have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae compared to elastic arteries?
Which blood vessels have more smooth muscle and less elastic lamellae compared to elastic arteries?
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