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Which layer of an artery wall has smooth muscle and elastic fibres?
AEndothelium
BTunica media
CTunica externa
DTunica intima
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Tunica media
The middle layer, the tunica media, is made of smooth muscle and elastic fibres.
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