Question #6427412Single Choice

Biology

Question

Which of the following statements about the skeletal system’s role in mineral storage is true?

Bones only store calcium, and this mineral is stored in the cartilage.

Bone tissue stores minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, and releases them into the bloodstream when needed.

The skeletal system is solely responsible for the storage of iron.

The bones do not store minerals; all mineral storage occurs in the liver.

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