Tunica media

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:composedOf smooth muscle cells
elastic fibers
gptkbp:contains external elastic lamina (in some vessels)
gptkbp:enables vasoconstriction
vasodilation
gptkbp:function regulates blood vessel diameter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tunica media
gptkbp:innervates autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:location between tunica intima and tunica externa
gptkbp:partOf blood vessel wall
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:tunica_media
gptkbp:thickerIn arteries
gptkbp:thinnerIn veins
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blood_vessels
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6