Blood Vessels Flashcards by Abby Lindsay | Brainscape

Q

Name the 3 layers of blood vessels.

A

Tunica adventitia (outermost)

Tunica media

Tunica intima (innermost)

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Q

What is the tunica adventitia composed of?

A

Layer of connective tissue.

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What is the tunica media composed of?

A

Smooth muscle
Connective tissue.

Some collagen and elastin present.

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What is the tunica intima composed of?

A

Connective tissue and elastic membrane

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