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Allen wakes up one morning to

find that all of the cortical
(compact) bone in his body has
been replaced by trabecular
(spongy)bone. What changes will there be in the density, strength, and
flexibility of his bones?

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Answer:

The bones will be less dense, stronger and more flexible.

Step-by-step explanation:

Trabecular bones are bones of less density, high strength and high flexibilty. They are bones that act as shock absorbers and would likewise be similar in this scenario.

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