Cross-section of an elastic artery showing the layers of its wall, light micrograph. The tunica media, rich in elastic sheets or lamellae, occupies mo

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Cross-section of an elastic artery showing the layers of its wall, light micrograph. The tunica media, rich in elastic sheets or lamellae, occupies most of the wall. In the lower part of the image, the tunica adventitia is placed, looser in appearance and devoid of elastic lamellae. hematoxylin and eosin stain. Magnification: x90 when printed at 10 centimetres across.

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