6.5 Flashcards
1
Q
List the functions of the skeleton
A
- Protection
- Support
- Movement
- Mineral storage
- Blood cell production
- Energy storage
2
Q
Red vs yellow bone marrow
A
Red: Haematopoiesis
Yellow: Energy/fat storage (adipocytes)
3
Q
What are the five shapes of bone?
A
- Long
- Short
- Flat
- Irregular
- Sesamoid
