Which vessel layer is the thickest in a histologic section of the vena cava?
a. External elastic lamina
b. Internal elastic lamina
c. Tunica adventitia
d. Tunica intima
e. Tunica media
ANS: C
Veins typically have a relatively thick tunica adventitia and lack prominent layers of elastic.
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