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What is tunica intima?
The tunica interna, is a thin layer only a few cells thick of a vein and artery, made up of connective tissue and elastic fibers. It is sometimes referred to as the intima membrane. It is this layer that gives smoothness to the lining of the vessel, enhancing blood flow.
Does the tunica albuginea cover epididymis?
No, it possesses its own connective tissue capsule.
What is the another name of the false vocal folds?
The false vocal folds are also known as ventricular folds. These folds are located above the true vocal folds in the larynx and play a role in protecting the airway during activities such as swallowing.
What part of an arterial wall is largely composed of connective tissue?
most of the stomachs villi has alot of connective tissue, that is where there is the most concentration.
Folds in the gastric mucosa?
Gastric folds are the rugae or wrinkles in the inner lining of the stomach. These folds help the stomach expand to accommodate food and aid in the mechanical digestion process. The folds also contain gastric glands which secrete gastric juices to help break down food.
Why does tunica interna of the vasoconstricted section of the arteriole exhibit folds?
These are venous valves.
Which tunic of the artery contains endothelium?
tunica media
The tunica interna is continuous with this layer of the heart?
Endocardium
What are the layers that make up the veins?
the layers that make up the heart are the tunica externa, tunica media, and tunica interna.
What is tunica interna?
It lines the lumen of the vessels, and is a thin layer of endothelium.
Are venous valves folds of the tunica externa?
No, the venous valves are folds of the tunica intima, the innermost layer of the vessel.
What is the innermost layer of a blood vessel composed of endothelial cells?
Tunica interna
Which layer of the artery wall thickens most in atherosclerosis?
The tunica media is the thickest layer of of an artery
Which blood vessel tunic is composed of smooth muscle and controls the diameter of the vessel?
Tunica interna
The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of vein or artery because?
it has a single tunic- only the tunica interna
Why do arteries have the thickest walls?
Blood vessels are composed of three layers of tissue: tunica externa, tunica media, and tunica interna. The middle layer, tunica media, is composed of smooth muscle and is thickest in arteries because they need to accommodate the higher pressures created by the heart's pumping action which distributes blood throughout the body.
Why does an artery have such a thick layer?
Arteries are not one cell thick. They are multicelluar in their formation. They contain three distinct layers; tunica interna (or intima made of endothelial tissue), tunica media (muscular tissue), and tunica externa (serous membrane).
