Name three components of bones and describe their function.

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Taylor Lambert

4 July, 10:57

Name three components of bones and describe their function.

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Dorian Mcgee · Answer 1

Bones consist of living cells embedded in a mineralized organic matrix. This matrix consists of organic components, mainly type I collagen - "organic" referring to materials produced as a result of the human body - and inorganic components, primarily hydroxyapatite and other salts of calcium and phosphate.