MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

CARTILAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is the function of the skeleton?
A
supports underlying organs
B
protects underlying organs
C
provides shape of the body
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protects and supports organs: Your skull shields your brain, your ribs protect your heart and lungs, and your backbone protects your spine. Stores minerals: Bones hold your body’s supply of minerals like calcium and vitamin D.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protection – the bones of the skeleton protect the internal organs and reduce the risk of injury on impact. For example, the cranium protects the brain, the ribs offer protection to the heart and lungs, the vertebrae protect the spinal cord and the pelvis offers protection to the sensitive reproductive organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your bones keep your organs safe from hard impacts, punctures, and other forms of injury. For example, your ribs protect your heart and lungs, and your skull protects your brain. Producing your blood cells. Certain types of bones make your platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The skeletal system is the body system composed of bones and cartilage and performs the following critical functions for the human body: supports the body. facilitates movement. protects internal organs.

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