Which important minerals are stored within the skeletal system?

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Bones have many functions, including:
Support - the skeletal system forms a framework that supports the body.
Protection - provide a protective case for soft, vital organs.
Movement - muscles attach to bones, giving us the ability to move.
Blood cell formation - hematopoiesis (blood cell formation) occurs in the bone marrow. This includes the formation of all red blood cells (called erythrocytes, formed in the red bone marrow), 60-70 percent of the white cells (i.e., the granulocytes), and all of the platelets.
Mineral storage - bones store 99% of the body's calcium and 85% of the body's phosphorous.
This mineral storage is very important and should not be overlooked. The body needs calcium to build and fix bones, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart work. Almost all of the calcium in the body is stored in bone.
When calcium-sensing membrane receptors in the parathyroid gland detect that there are low levels of calcium in the blood, it releases parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone increases the number and activity of osteoclasts (osteo- means "bone" and clast means "broken"), which are cells that break down the tissue in bones and release the minerals, resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone tissue to the blood.
Note: Based on this information, it makes sense why we are told that our diets should have proper amounts of calcium and phosphorus in order to build and maintain healthy bones.

Which Important Minerals Are Stored Within the Skeletal System