MEDICAL
ARTERIES
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Outermost layer of blood vessels. Made of connective tissue.
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Tunica Externia
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Tunica Media
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Tunica Intima
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None of above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The outermost layer, which attaches the vessel to the surrounding tissue, is the tunica externa or tunica adventitia. This layer is connective tissue with varying amounts of elastic and collagenous fibers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The walls of blood vessels are made up of three layers. These are: Tunica Intima – the innermost layer, made up of squamous endothelium. Tunica Media – the middle layer, made up of smooth muscle and elastic fibres. Tunica Externa or adventitia – the outermost layer, made up of connective tissues.
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