All of the Following are True Regarding the Functions of Bones

Question

All of the following are true regarding the functions of bones except
A) yellow marrow is not involved in blood cell production.
B) they store minerals, including calcium and phosphate, that can be released into the bloodstream when needed by the body.
C) muscles use bones as levers in movement.
D) they do not play any role in hormone secretion or metabolism.

Accepted Answer

Bones do play a role in hormone secretion and metabolism. They produce hormones such as osteocalcin, which helps regulate insulin secretion, and they are involved in the regulation of mineral balance in the body, which affects metabolism.