The external elastic lamina of muscular arteries forms __________ and its functi

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The external elastic lamina of muscular arteries forms __________ and its function is __________.

A.) outer layer of the tunica media / dampening pulsatile pressure produced by the heartbeat

B.) thick tunica media / regulation of the amount of blood flowing to an organ

C.) outer layer of the tunica intima / contraction and relaxation of blood vessel wall to regulate the amount of blood sent downstream

D.) small arteries and capillaries within large muscular arteries / supplying blood to the larger arteries and veins

Explanation / Answer

The external elastic lamina of muscular arteries forms outer layer of tunia media/ dampening pulsatile pressure produced by the heart beat.

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