KROK 1 2009 – Question 93 · KROK (Medicine) · Histology, Cytology, and Embryology
A histological specimen shows a blood vessel. Its inner coat is composed by endothelium, subendothelium and internal elastic membrane. The middle coat is enriched with smooth myocytes. Such morphological characteristics are typical for the following vessel:
- A. Non-muscular vein
- B. Capillary
- C. Elastic-type artery
- D. Muscular-type vein
- E. Muscular-type artery
Hint
Focus on whether the middle coat is dominated by smooth myocytes or by elastic membranes, and on whether a distinct internal elastic membrane is present.
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