A) to hold organs in place B) to store energy-rich reserves of fat C) to move substances throughout the body D) to contract when signaled by nerve cells
Besides structural support for the body, what function do bones serve?
A) They synthesize fat, a source of energy. B) They provide sites for the storage of water. C) They are compressible and flexible enough to act as shock absorbers. D) They donate certain minerals when dietary levels are insufficient.