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.
The Town of Alton had a population of 118 as of July 1, 2015. Alton ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Utah. See peer rankings below. The primary coordinate point for Alton is located at latitude 37.4265 and longitude -112.5103 in Kane County.
Alton Prisoner of War Camp. The Alton penitentiary was the first state prison built in Illinois in 1830-31. It was opened in 1833, a city on the Mississippi River. It was too near the river and in an undrained and ungraded area, and the prison aroused much criticism.