Which of the following is a connective tissue containing open spaces partially filled with interconnected, needle-like structures?

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There are two types of bone tissue:
Compact bone: The harder, outer tissue of bones.
Spongy bone: The sponge-like tissue inside bones.
Spongy bone is oftentimes described as having open spaces partially filled with needlelike structures, which look somewhat like a sponge.
Cartilage is a firm, white, flexible connective tissue found in the larynx and trachea, in the external ear, the nose, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It is more widespread in the infant skeleton, being replaced by bone during growth.
Neuroglia are the connective tissue of the nervous system, consisting of several different types of cells that assist neurons.
Below is a diagram of a bone. Note the difference in appearance between the spongy bone and the compact bone.
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Which of the Following Is a Connective Tissue Containing Open