5 major functions Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 major functions
A
support / posture
protection
movement
blood cell protection
mineral storage
2
Q
what is support / posture
A
- skeleton supports weight of upper body
- provides framework
3
Q
what is protection
A
skeleton protects internal organs from damage / injury
4
Q
what is movement
A
muscles contracting in order to produce movement
5
Q
what is blood cell production
A
bones containing marrow
produces red blood cells + white blood cells
6
Q
what do red blood cells help with
A
transport oxygen
7
Q
what do white blood cells help with
A
fighting infection
8
Q
what does mineral storage do
A
storing minerals : calcium / iron
9
Q
what does calcium do
A
build + repair body
10
Q
what does iron do
A
transport oxygen
