The endomysium of a muscle fiber is composed of loose connective tissue while the perimysium is composed of dense irregular connective tissue. What can you conclude about the function of the endomysium versus the function of the perimysium based on the
tissue differences?
A) The endomysium only needs to electrically insulate the muscle fiber.
B) The endomysium is under high levels of physical stress due to contraction of the muscle.
C) The endomysium is effective at separating muscle fascicles.
D) The endomysium only needs to form an electrical conduction pathway with the muscle fiber.
Answer: A
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