APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main function of the skeletal system is to ____ (select all that is correct)
A
provide movement and support for the body
B
protect internal organs
C
provide attachment sites for muscles
D
make blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The skeletal system works as a support structure for your body. It gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The skeletal system is involved in blood cell production, mineral storage, and movement. The long bones of the skeletal system such as the femur serve as the sites of blood cell production. The bones of the skeletal system also serve as a store for the minerals calcium and phosphorous.

Detailed explanation-3: -The soft, spongy tissue that has many blood vessels and is found in the center of most bones. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red bone marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.

Detailed explanation-4: -supports the body. facilitates movement. protects internal organs. produces blood cells. stores and releases minerals and fat.

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