In Large Arteries,the Thick Layer of Elastic Fibers is Called

Question

In large arteries,the thick layer of elastic fibers is called the
A)tunica intima.
B)external elastic membrane.
C)tunica media.
D)internal elastic membrane.
E)tunica externa.

Accepted Answer

The internal elastic membrane is a thick layer of elastic fibers in large arteries that separates the tunica intima (the innermost layer) and the tunica media (the middle layer).