Which of the following is not true of the tunica interna?

A. It contains an epithelial layer of stratified squamous epithelium.
B. It is the innermost layer of an artery or vein.
C. It contains a basement membrane in both arteries and veins.
D. It provides a smooth lining adjacent to the lumen of the blood vessel.
E. All of these are true of the tunica interna.


Answer: A

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