What is the Role of Bone Tissue in Nutrient Storage?
Bone tissue serves as a major reservoir for minerals, most notably calcium and phosphate. These minerals are stored in the hydroxyapatite crystals of the bone matrix. Osteocytes, the mature bone cells, play an essential role in regulating the release and storage of these minerals. During periods of mineral deficiency, osteoclasts break down bone matrix to release calcium and phosphate into the bloodstream.
