Compact bone has ________, whereas spongy bone has ________.
A)spaces that reduce the weight of bone; tightly packed matrix that is solid
B)osteons; trabeculae
C)trabeculae; osteons
D)osteocytes; no osteocytes

Question

Compact bone has ________, whereas spongy bone has ________.
A)spaces that reduce the weight of bone; tightly packed matrix that is solid
B)osteons; trabeculae
C)trabeculae; osteons
D)osteocytes; no osteocytes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compact bone is composed of osteons, which are cylindrical structures made up of concentric layers of bone tissue called lamellae. Spongy bone, on the other hand, does not have osteons but instead is composed of trabeculae, which are irregularly arranged plates and rods of bone tissue that form a lattice-like structure.

Compact Bone Has ________, Whereas Spongy Bone Has ________

Compact Bone Has , Whereas Spongy Bone Has