Question

Of the five major functions of the skeleton, the two that depend on the dynamic nature of

bone are

a. support and storage of minerals.

b. blood cell formation and lipid storage.

c. storage of lipids and calcium.

d. support and blood cell formation.

Answer 1

ANSWER:  A

Explanation:

The bone matrix acts as a tank for a number of minerals important to the functioning of the body, especially calcium, and phosphorus. These minerals, incorporated into bone tissue, can be released back into the bloodstream to maintain levels needed to support physiological processes.