VENULES: Small diameter vessels that have a slightly larger luminal diameter than arteriole; yet a thinner media.
Intima is intact with no basal lamina; yet thin, subendothelial connective tissue layer.
Media is from 0-3 layers of smooth muscle
Adventitia is the thickest component and is composed of connective tissue rich in collagen fibers with some elastic fibers.
Slide #135 (Colon): Re-visit this slide to identify this structure in the middle connective tissue of this organ.