Storing minerals
Structure-
Human bones are made from and store the minerals calcium and phosphorous, which they release to the body when the is a lack of minerals. The bones also store magnesium and fluoride.
Function-
The combination of minerals that produce bones also mix to make the bones solid and strong.
The storage of minerals is important because they help regulate the balance of calcium levels in the blood. When there is a lack of calcium in the blood, the parathyroid glands excrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which instructs the bones to release calcium. When there is too much calcium in the blood, the thyroid gland produces calcitonin
which balances and counteracts PTH.
Human bones are made from and store the minerals calcium and phosphorous, which they release to the body when the is a lack of minerals. The bones also store magnesium and fluoride.
Function-
The combination of minerals that produce bones also mix to make the bones solid and strong.
The storage of minerals is important because they help regulate the balance of calcium levels in the blood. When there is a lack of calcium in the blood, the parathyroid glands excrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which instructs the bones to release calcium. When there is too much calcium in the blood, the thyroid gland produces calcitonin
which balances and counteracts PTH.