Assess the role of the skeletal system in the storage of nutrients

The bone tissue in the skeletal system is capable of storing minerals, which will be released whenever the body needs it.

Explanation:

Bones, like all skeletal systems, perform extremely important functions for the functioning of the human body. In addition to promoting body support and protection against impacts, the skeletal system promotes the storage of materials.

Bone tissue is responsible for storing some minerals of fundamental importance for the human body, such as phosphorus and calcium. When the need for these minerals occurs, the bones release them enabling homeostasis

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explanation:

affects the water bodies: excessive use of fertilizers causes eutrophication. the fertilizers which are used on plants affect the quality of land on which it is used, further causing erosion of soil. the fertilizers used on plants contain harmful chemical fumes which affect the environment.