Relative to veins with similar circumferences, arteries contain more ________.

A. endothelial cells
B. valves
C. smooth muscle
D. two of the above


Ans: C. smooth muscle

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

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Discuss how a damaged tissue is repaired

What will be an ideal response?

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