Bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, facilitate movement by serving as attachment points for muscles, store minerals like calcium and phosphorus, produce blood cells in the bone marrow, and regulate hormones like osteocalcin, impacting metabolism and energy balance. These contributions collectively maintain body structure, support movement, and regulate various physiological processes.
Bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, facilitate movement by serving as attachment points for muscles, store minerals like calcium and phosphorus, produce blood cells in the bone marrow, and regulate hormones like osteocalcin, impacting metabolism and energy balance. These contributions collectively maintain body structure, support movement, and regulate various physiological processes.