Histology of Blood Vessels Flashcards
0
Q
What separates the Tunica Intima from the Tunica media in the artery?
A
Internal elastic lamina
1
Q
What is the structure of an artery?
A
Tunica Intima
Tunica Media
Tunica Adventitia
2
Q
Which layer of the artery is the deepest (closest to the flow of blood)?
A
Tunica Intima
3
Q
What is the tunica intima composed of?
A
endothelial cells and sub-endothelial layer of connective tissue.
4
Q
What is the tunica media composed of?
A
Elastic and connective type 3 collagen.
5
Q
What layer of the artery has its own blood supply?
A
tunica adventitia
6
Q
Where does the tunica adventitia receive its blood supply?
A
Vaso Vasorum
7
Q
What is the vaso vasorum?
A
Small blood vessels around the artery.
8
Q
What is the tunica adventitia composed of?
A
collagenous and elastic fibers.
