Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following applies to elastic arteries?


A) These vessels distribute blood to the skeletal muscles and internal organs of the body.
B) They have a poorly defined adventitia.
C) The media of these arteries contains a high density of elastic fibers and relatively few smooth muscle cells.
D) The media consists of scattered smooth muscle fibers that do not form a complete layer.
E) They have an average diameter of 50 µm.

Answer

C