Which of the following statements correctly describes an elastic artery?

a. contains an internal elastic lamina
b. contains multiple layers of smooth muscle
c. tunica media contains numerous elastic fibers
d. typical diameters are 1-25 cm in diameter
e. very thin with no smooth muscle cels


Answer: c. tunica media contains numerous elastic fibers

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