Question

the layer of connective tissue that closely surrounds each skeletal muscle is called the

o epimysium
o endomysium
o perimysium

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Explanation:

Epimysium is the outermost layer surrounding the whole muscle. Perimysium surrounds groups of muscle - fibers called fascicles. Endomysium closely surrounds each individual skeletal muscle fiber.

Answer:

endomysium