2007-09-30 10:33:06 · 4 answers · asked by Terri L 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
There is fibrous tissue on the outside, smooth muscle in the middle of the wall, and elastic tissue on the inner surface of the wall.
2007-09-30 10:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with all other arteries, the aorta is made up of three layers. The layer that is in direct contact with the flow of blood is the tunica intima, commonly called the intima. This layer is made up of mainly endothelial cells. Just deep to this layer is the tunica media, known as the media. This "middle layer" is made up of smooth muscle cells and elastic tissue. The outermost layer (furthest from the flow of blood) is known as the tunica adventitia or the adventitia. This layer is composed of connective tissue.
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2007-09-30 17:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by mykdgirl54 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connective tissue comprises one of the four basic tissue types. The others are: epithelial tissue (surfaces and glands), muscle tissue (contractile cells), and nervous tissue. Organs represent various combinations of these four basic tissue types, which thus comprise the entire body. Each tissue type retains its fundamental character wherever it occurs.
2007-09-30 17:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by just4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
epithelial, muscular and connective tissues.
2007-09-30 17:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Prakash D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋