Bones
Title:
Bones
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
Bone cells are cells in the body that help the bones exchange minerals with the rest of the body by way of the circulatory system. Different bone cells have different functions. Osteoblasts turn calcium and minerals into bone tissue. Osteocytes maintain the correct balance of proteins and minerals in the bones. Osteoclasts break down old bony tissue. Bone diseases such as bone cancer keep bones from functioning as they should.
Year Published:
2004
1900-1999
Series:
Physical Description:
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
"National Geographic theme sets"--Cover.
Grade Interest level:
All Juvenile
Program Information:
Health
Publisher:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, c2004.
