HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What protects your heart and lungs?
A
Muscles
B
Skull
C
Femur
D
Rib Cage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ribs are the skeletal protection for the lungs and the chest cavity.

Detailed explanation-3: -A Rib cage is a bony structure which is attached to the vertebral column and sternum in humans and it is helpful in the protection of heart and lungs. It has 24 ribs in 12 pairs.

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