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(1) Intima. The lumen (hollow central cavity) is lined by a layer of smooth<br />

epithelium known as the intima.<br />

(2) Media. A middle layer of smooth muscle tissue is called the media.<br />

(3) Adventitia. The adventitia is the outer layer of fibrous connective tissue<br />

that holds everything together.<br />

b. Types of Blood Vessels. See figure 9-1 for a diagram of the human<br />

circulatory system. We recognize three types of blood vessels:<br />

Figure 9-1. Scheme of blood vessels.<br />

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