What physical feature of large systemic arteries (resistance vessels) makes them relatively more responsive to changes in intracellular calcium concentrations?

A. Thick tunica media
B. Absent tunica media
C. Thick tunica intima
D. Absent tunica intima


Answer: A. Thick tunica media

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