The connective tissue sheath surrounding a nerve, known as the epineurium, is composed of:
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Correct answer: Dense irregular connective tissue
The epineurium is the outermost layer of a peripheral nerve. It consists of dense irregular connective tissue that protects the nerve fibers from compression and stretching during body movements.
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