Question

Mention the names of a and b in the given figure.

• A. Cholesterol crystals, smooth muscle cells
• B. Fat, smooth muscle cells
• C. Lumen of vessel, ulcer
• D. Endothelium, fat

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The given picture shows a blood vessel. The blood vessels are lined by a thin layer of smooth muscle cells whose function is to create a contraction in response to an external stimulus. Hence, in the given picture, B represents the smooth muscle cells and A represents the cholesterol crystals that are blocking the blood vessel.

So, the correct answer is A.