________ Bone Reduces the Weight of the Skeleton and Reduces

Question

________ bone reduces the weight of the skeleton and reduces the load on muscles.
A) Short
B) Irregular
C) Spongy
D) Compact
E) Long

Accepted Answer

Spongy bone has a honeycomb-like structure that makes it lightweight, yet still strong enough to support the body. Its porous nature also allows for the diffusion of nutrients and gases throughout the bone.