The perineurium is a thin fibrous tissue that surrounds a group of axons, forming a fascicle. Option A is incorrect because the epineurium covers the whole nerve. Option B is incorrect because a fascicle is a bundle of axons within a nerve. Option C is incorrect because the endoneurium is the thin wrapping of fibrous tissue around each axon.

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The Perineurium Is

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The perineurium is

A) a tough, fibrous sheath covering the whole nerve.
B) another name for a fascicle.
C) a thin wrapping of fibrous tissue around each axon.
D) a thin fibrous tissue surrounding a group of axons.

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