The hepatic lobules are covered by a thin connective tissue sheath called:
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Correct answer: Glisson's capsule
Glisson's capsule is a thin connective tissue sheath that is characteristic of the mammalian liver. It wraps around each hepatic lobule, which is the structural and functional unit of the liver.
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