important role is to regulate the movement of materials into and out of cells. The phospholipid bilayer structure (fluid mosaic model) with specific membrane. proteins accounts for the selective permeability of the membrane and passive. and active transport mechanisms.
Structure of Blood Vessels a) Three distinct layers or tunics form the walls of blood vessels: ---The tunica interna (tunica intima) is the innermost layer.It contains the endothelium which is a continuation of the endocardial lining of the heart.tructure of Blood Vessels a) Three distinct layers or tunics form the walls of blood vessels: ---The tunica interna (tunica intima) is the innermost layer.
The tunica intima is the innermost layer of the arterial wall and the layer that is most intimate with your blood. Next is the tunica media, or middle coat of the artery. The outer layer of the artery is the tunica adventitia, which is also called the tunica externa.