Biology 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078024269
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-426-9

Chapter 39 - Locomotion and Support Systems - Assess - Page 749: 5

Answer

d.

Work Step by Step

Option a. is incorrect. The cavity of a bone is where fat is stored. Option b. is correct. Red bone marrow lies in the spaces in spongy bone. Option c. is correct. Spongy bone is designed for strength because they follow the lines of stress to support the bone the same way that braces support a building. Therefore, if options b. and c. are correct, then option d. is correct.
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