What is the innermost layer of a artery wall called?


a. endothelium
b. tunica media
c. tunica externa
d. vasa vasorum


a. endothelium

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of

A) deoxyhemoglobin. B) oxyhemoglobin. C) carbon monoxide. D) carbon dioxide.

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_________ can enter lymph capillaries.

A. Bacteria B. Large proteins C. Interstitial fluid D. All of the above

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