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Which of the following can bones store for later use by the body?

blood cells
cartilage
minerals
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The answer for your question is

Minerals
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Answer:

minerals

In addition to its mechanical functions, the bone is a reservoir for minerals (a "metabolic" function). The bone stores 99% of the body's calcium and 85% of the phosphorus. It is very important to keep the blood level of calcium within a narrow range.

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