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Muscle bundles or fascicles held together by a common collagenous tissue layer called 

A

Motor end plate

B

Motor unit

C

Fascia

D

Neuromuscular junction

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the connective tissue layer that holds muscle bundles or fascicles together. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: The terms "muscle bundles" and "fascicles" refer to groups of muscle fibers. The connective tissue that binds these structures is what we need to identify. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Motor and Plate**: This refers to the neuromuscular junction, which is the site where a motor neuron connects to a muscle fiber. This does not pertain to the connective tissue binding muscle bundles, so this option is incorrect. - **Option 2: Motor Unit**: A motor unit consists of a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates. This is also unrelated to the connective tissue that holds muscle bundles together, making this option incorrect as well. - **Option 3: Fascia**: This is a type of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and muscle groups. This is the correct answer as it binds muscle bundles together. - **Option 4: Neuromuscular Junction**: This is a repeat of the first option and refers to the connection between a motor neuron and muscle fiber, which does not relate to the connective tissue holding muscle bundles together. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **Fascia**, as it is the connective tissue layer that holds muscle bundles or fascicles together. **Final Answer**: Fascia ---
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the connective tissue layer that holds muscle bundles or fascicles together. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: The terms "muscle bundles" and "fascicles" refer to groups of muscle fibers. The connective tissue that binds these structures is what we need to identify. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Motor and Plate**: This refers to the neuromuscular junction, which is the site where a motor neuron connects to a muscle fiber. This does not pertain to the connective tissue binding muscle bundles, so this option is incorrect. ...
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