Enhanced Verifiable CPD from the
University of Birmingham

Histology
Artery

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Micrograph of a cross section of an artery depicting the lumen, tunica intima, tunica media and tunica adventitia
Micrograph of a cross section of an artery illustrating the lumen, the tunica intima, tunica media and tunica adventitia
Micrograph of a cross section of an artery illustrating the lumen, the tunica intima and tunica media
Micrograph of a cross section of an artery illustrating the tunica adventitia
High magnification micrograph of a cross section of an artery illustrating the lumen, endothelium, tunica intima and tunica media
High magnification micrograph of a cross section of an artery illustrating the tunica adventitia


Self-assessment MCQs (single best answer)

Which of the following blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?



Which layer of the arterial wall is in direct contact with blood flow?



What is the largest artery in the human body?



What type of blood do pulmonary arteries carry?



What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?



What condition is caused by the hardening of arteries due to plaque build-up?



Which type of artery is generally larger and more elastic?



What is the hollow internal cavity in an artery where blood flows called?



Which of the following can contribute to atherosclerosis?



Which arterial layer contains small blood vessels known as vasa vasorum?



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