NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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Which statement describes a function of bones in mammals such as dogs and horses?
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bones provide protection for organs in the body
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bones send messages to the brain to move the muscles
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bones carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body
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bones connect the brain and the spinal cord
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1. Flat Bones Protect Internal Organs. There are flat bones in the skull (occipital, parietal, frontal, nasal, lacrimal, and vomer), the thoracic cage (sternum and ribs), and the pelvis (ilium, ischium, and pubis). The function of flat bones is to protect internal organs such as the brain, heart, and pelvic organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -It gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals. The skeletal system is also called the musculoskeletal system.
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