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SKELETAL SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the rib cage?
A
Helps us to think
B
Carries blood throughout the body
C
Protects our brain
D
Protects our vital organs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ribs protect the vital organs of the torso, particularly the heart and lungs, by wrapping around from the thoracic vertebrae of the spine in the back to the sternum in the front.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rib cage is part of the Axial skeleton. It is made up of rib bones that attach to the sternum in front and the Vertebral column in the back. The rib cage’s most important function is to protect vital organs such as the Heart and Lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rib cage protects the heart and the lungs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ribs join the chest bone and the backbone together to form a box-like structure called rib cage. Vital organs such as heart and lungs are located and protected inside the rib cage.

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