Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Structure of transport tissues

Structure of transport tissues — practice question

Which row correctly shows how the structure of an artery differs from that of a vein when viewed in transverse section under a light microscope?

  • Aouter wall thicker; layer of muscles and elastic fibres thicker; diameter of the lumen narrower
  • Bouter wall thicker; layer of muscles and elastic fibres thinner; diameter of the lumen wider
  • Couter wall thinner; layer of muscles and elastic fibres thicker; diameter of the lumen narrower
  • Douter wall thinner; layer of muscles and elastic fibres thinner; diameter of the lumen wider

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