The Layer Between the Tunica Media and the Tunica Externa

Question

The layer between the tunica media and the tunica externa in a large artery is the
A) tunica intima.
B) external elastic membrane.
C) tunica media.
D) internal elastic membrane.
E) tunica externa.

Accepted Answer

The external elastic membrane is the correct answer because it is the layer that separates the tunica media from the tunica externa in large arteries, providing structural support and elasticity.