Human Biology Custom Edition
Human Biology Custom Edition
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ISBN: 9781337631532
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, and connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. It helps in the movement, support, protection, production of blood cells, and storage of calcium. The primary function of bones is to provide structural support to the soft connective tissues. These contribute in hematopoiesis and function as storage reserves for minerals.

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