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Blood-vessel and lymphoid-organ histology
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Three regions are marked in a normal medium-sized blood vessel. Region X consists of flattened cells contacting the blood, their basement membrane, and a thin supporting layer. Region Y contains concentric bundles of smooth muscle. Region Z contains collagen that merges with surrounding connective tissue.