Ch 6, 3 Functions of bones Flashcards
1
Q
support
A
for the body and soft organs, against gravity
2
Q
protection
A
fro brain, spinal cord and vital organs
3
Q
movement
A
from levers for muscle action
4
Q
storage
A
minerals (Calcium and phosphorus) and growth factors
5
Q
blood cell formation
A
hematopoiesis, in red marrow cavities
6
Q
triglyceride (fat)
A
energy storage in yellow marrow or medullary cavities
