what are the functions of bones
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to give a structure to our body
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Bone :
- A piece of hard tissue which makes skeleton of animals.
The functions of bones are :
- The bones support the body just as the trunk supports a tree.
- Bones form a framework and give shape to the body. They hold the body upright.
- The bone marrow manufacturers red blood cells and is like a store house of many minerals.
- Bones help in moving various parts of the body. We can run, bend, ride a bicycle, walk, because of the movement of bones.
- Bones protect the internal organs of the body. The skull protects the brain. The ribcage protects the heart and the lungs and the vertebral column protects the spinal cord.
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