The layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual axons within a peripheral nerve is termed the
A)endoneurium.
B)perineurium.
C)aponeurium.
D)metaneurium.
E)subneurium.

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The layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual axons within a peripheral nerve is called the endoneurium.

Answer: B 
 Perineurium is the connective tissue layer surrounding a bundle of axons (fascicle) within a nerve.

Answer: C, D, E 
 Aponeurium and metaneurium are not terms commonly used in relation to nerve anatomy. Subneurium is also not a commonly used term in nerve anatomy.

The Layer of Connective Tissue That Surrounds Individual Axons Within