Bones have stealth role in muscle, appetite and health.

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  • Author(s): Martin, Cassie
  • Source:
    Science News for Students. 11/2/2017, p1-1. 1p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Chart.
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    • Abstract:
      The article offers information related to the physiology of bones. Scientists have discovered that bones are ever-changing and the process known as remodeling, keeps bones strong and healthy. It is stated that emerging data and researches suggest that bone hormones chat with a host of organs and affect health. It isalso stated that bones unleash the hormone lipocalin 2 (LCN2) to stem bacterial infections and to control hunger.