The innermost connective tissue layer protecting the kidney and assisting in staving off infection is known as the __________.
A) perirenal fat capsule
B) renal fascia
C) hilum
D) fibrous capsule
E) renal medulla

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The fibrous capsule is the innermost connective tissue layer surrounding the kidney and protecting it from infection. It adheres to the surface of the kidney and is made up of dense irregular connective tissue.

The Innermost Connective Tissue Layer Protecting the Kidney and Assisting