Which tunic of an artery contains epithelium?
A) tunica externa
B) tunica media
C) tunica intima
D) None of the listed responses is correct.
C
Explanation:
A) Tunica externa does not contain endothelium.
B) Tunica media does not contain endothelium.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.
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