MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the functions of the skeletal system?Select ALL that apply.
A
provides shape and support for your muscles
B
protects internal organs
C
makes red blood cells in the bone marrow
D
stores calcium and other minerals
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: -Calcium is an essential element that serves an important role in skeletal mineralization. More than 99% of the calcium in the body is stored in bone as hydroxyapatite. Calcium in this form provides skeletal strength as well as a reservoir for calcium to be released into the serum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The major functions of the skeletal system are body support, facilitation of movement, protection of internal organs, storage of minerals and fat, and blood cell formation.

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

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