Which of the following applies to elastic arteries?
A) They have a poorly defined adventitia.
B) The media consists of scattered smooth muscle fibers that do not form a complete layer.
C) These vessels distribute blood to the skeletal muscles and internal organs of the body.
D) The media of these arteries contains a high density of elastic fibers and relatively few smooth muscle cells.
E) None of the answers are correct.
D) The media of these arteries contains a high density of elastic fibers and relatively few smooth muscle cells.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Prepuce B. Corpora cavernosa C. Tunica albuginea D. Vestibular gland E. Glans
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) phagocytosis. B) chemotaxis. C) diapedesis. D) DIFF. E) None of the answers are correct.