bone tissue ch 6

Question 1

what are some functions of bone and skeletal system

Answer 1

• support
• protection
• Assistance in Movement
• Mineral Homeostasis
• Blood Cell Production
• Triglyceride Storage

Question 2

Support as a function does

Answer 2

• The structural framework of the body
• Supports soft tissues
• attachment points for tendons of skeletal muscle

Question 3

protection as a function does

Answer 3

• internal organs
• Cranium protects brain
• Vertebrae protects spinal cord
• Ribs protect lungs and heart

Question 4

the functions of bones do what

Answer 4

• Assistance in Movement
• Skeletal muscle attaches to bone
• contraction pulls on bone producing movement

Question 5

functions of mineral homeostasis

Answer 5

• Bone tissue stores several minerals
• reservoir of critical minerals
• Calcium (99% of body’s content)
• Phosphorus – 70%
• Magnesium – 50% (cofactor for enzymes)

Question 6

functions of blood cell production

Answer 6

Red bone marrow (Hemopoiesis)

Question 7

functions of triglyceride storage

Answer 7

• Yellow bone marrow
• Triglycerides stored in adipose cells
• a potential chemical energy reserve