Osseous tissue is a(an) ____________ tissue.
connective
epithelial
dense regular
dense irregular
reticular
The hardness of bone comes from __________, whereas __________ provide(s) some degree
of flexibility.
hydroxyapatite and other minerals; proteins
collagen and elastic fibers; minerals
glycoproteins; proteoglycans
calcium carbonate; calcium phosphate
proteins; collagen
It is common to find __________ in compact bone, but they are not seen in spongy bone.
lamellae
osteoclasts