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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Unit Test

Question 5 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of the following sentences best describes the composition of a flat bone?

Answer
A
A flat bone is composed of a layer of spongy bone surrounded on each side by a layer of compact bone.
B
A flat bone is composed of a single flat, smooth layer of tissue.
C
A flat bone does not fit into the other categories of bones.

Explanation

Flat bones typically have a layer of spongy bone sandwiched between two thin layers of compact bone. This structure provides strength while keeping the bone relatively light. Choice A describes that composition; choice B is incorrect because a flat bone is not just one smooth layer of tissue.

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