Tunica intima

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs intima
gptkbp:composedOf gptkb:internal_elastic_lamina
endothelium
subendothelial layer
gptkbp:contains simple squamous epithelial cells
gptkbp:foundIn capillaries
arteries
veins
gptkbp:function provides smooth lining for blood flow
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tunica intima
gptkbp:location innermost layer of blood vessel wall
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:artery
gptkbp:role prevention of blood clotting
regulation of vascular tone
exchange of substances between blood and tissues
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:tunica_intima
gptkbp:separates gptkb:tunica_media
gptkbp:thickness thinnest layer of vessel wall
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blood_vessels
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6