The innermost coat of the wall of an artery is called

Tunica externa

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Tunica media

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Tunica adventitia

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Endothelium

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The correct option is D
Endothelium

The innermost layer of the blood vessels is very smooth and ensures lesser friction and resistance to the flow of blood through blood vessels. The inner layer is called endothelium.

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