Fig. 3
From: Cardiovascular benefits of Momordica charantia in cholesterol-fed Wistar rats
Histological sections of the aortic branch of the experimental rats (H&E X 100). Figure 3 shows; 1. Control rat aortic branch composed of tunica, intima (A), media (B) and adventitia (C). 2. Rat given low dose extract only showing, normal vascular wall (A). 3. Rat given high dose extract only showing, normal vascular wall (A) and mild dilatation (B). 4. Rat given Atorvastatin only showing, normal vascular wall (A). 5. Rat aortic branch given high cholesterol diet only showing, moderate vascular stenosis (A) and ulceration (B). 6. Rat given high cholesterol diet and low dose extract showing, normal vascular wall (A). 7. Rat given high cholesterol diet and high dose extract showing, normal vascular wall (A). 8. Rat given cholesterol diet and Atorvastatin showing, normal vascular wall (A). 9. Rat given coconut oil only showing, normal vascular wall (A)