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which layer of an arterial wall is the thickest and contains smooth muscle?
the tunica externa
the tunica interna
the tunica media
Brief Explanations
The tunica media is the middle layer of an arterial wall. It is the thickest layer and contains smooth muscle which can contract or relax to regulate blood - vessel diameter and blood flow.
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The tunica media