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The innermost layer (or tunic) of the blood vessel wall is called the: A tunica intima. B tunica media. C tunica adventitia. D lumen.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter10: The Blood Vessels And Blood Pressure

Section10.1: Patterns And Physics Of Blood Flow

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The innermost layer (or tunic) of the blood vessel wall is called the:

	A	tunica intima.
	B	tunica media.
	C	tunica adventitia.
	D	lumen.

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