Structure of a Nerve Review
ANSWER KEY
Fill in the blanks in the statements below. Then match the key term to the appropriate
structure on the diagram. Note: Some structures can be found in two locations.
a
1. A nerve is a bundle of neuron fibers found outside the CNS.
c
2. Each axon or nerve fiber is surrounded by a connective tissue
f
3. wrapping called the endoneurium.
d
4. Groups of nerve fibers are bundled together in fascicles which are
e
5. surround by a connective tissue wrapping called perineurium.
b
6. All the fascicles are bound together by the epineurium , a tough fibrous covering
to form the nerve.
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