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Is drinking milk essential for building strong bones? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

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What Are Your Bones?

Adult humans have about 206 bones. Every single one is unique in its shape and size, and yet they sort of fit together perfectly. Our bones do a lot for us. They provide mechanical support. Without your skeleton, you'd be more like a slug or a jelly fish. Your bone marrow makes your red blood cells, your white blood cells and your platelets - constantly making all the blood cells you need.

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