Discuss the similarities and differences between cancellous and compact bone.

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Problem 29CTQ: What are the major differences between spongy bone and compact bone?
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Discuss the similarities and differences between cancellous and compact bone.

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Bone is a connective tissue in the body and forms part of the skeletal system. It plays a vital role in providing shape to the body, muscles movements, etc. Bone also has stem cells that form blood cells in the body. 

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