MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a function of bones
A
Calcium Storage
B
Production of red blood cells
C
protection
D
synthesis of vitamin D
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Production of body heat.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Muscle attachment’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D is a secosteriod hormone essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization which is positively associated with bone mineral density [BMD]. It is well-established that prolonged and severe vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: The production of body heat is not a function of the skeletal system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bone provides shape and support for the body, as well as protection for some organs. Bone also serves as a storage site for minerals and provides the medium-marrow-for the development and storage of blood cells.

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