GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the following is not a function of bones.
A
Place for muscle attachment
B
Protection of vital organs
C
Secretion of hormones for calcium regulation in blood and bones
D
Production of blood corpuscles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Option C Solution: Secretion of hormones for calcium regulation in blood and bones is not a function of a bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood, largely by increasing the levels when they are too low. It does this through its actions on the kidneys, bones and intestine: Bones – parathyroid hormone stimulates the release of calcium from large calcium stores in the bones into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bone provides shape and support for the body, as well as protection for some organs. Bone also serves as a storage site for minerals and provides the medium-marrow-for the development and storage of blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Production of body heat.

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