3 Questions
What is the primary component of the tunica media in arteries?
Smooth muscle cells
What is the function of the external elastic membrane?
To separate the tunica media from the tunica adventitia
What is the arrangement of the sheets or lamellae of elastin in the tunica media?
Concentric
"Test Your Knowledge of Arterial Anatomy: Explore the Tunica Media Layer" - Take this quiz to learn about the middle layer of arteries, the tunica media. Discover the composition of this layer, including smooth muscle cells and various fibers, and how it differs in thickness between arteries. Also, explore the role of the external elastic membrane in separating the tunica media from the tunica adventitia. Test your understanding of arterial anatomy with this informative quiz.
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