Protein has a range of essential functions in the body, including the following: 1  Required for building and repair of body tissues (including muscle). 2  Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins. 3  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function. 4  Protein is a 5  ... P Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins. 2  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function. 3  Protein is a source of energy. 4  Protein helps keep skin, hair, and nails healthy.
Alton is a town in Kane County, Utah, United States. The population was 119 at the 2010 census, a decrease from the 2000 figure of 134.
With the Joliet facilities in use just before the Civil War, the abandoned Alton Prison was taken over by authorities early in 1862 for use as a 'military detention camp. The first prisoners arrived at Alton Prison on February 9, 1862 and members of the 13 th U.S. Infantry were assigned as guards, with Lt. Col. Sidney Burbank commanding.