Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Bones provide the skeletal structure to the body. Bone diseases make the bone fragile, which can break easily. Low bone density enhances osteoporosis, which causes the weakening of bones. Poor nutrition, genetical problems can affect the rate of growth and building of the bones.

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