Chapter 5: The Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the four parts of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Skeleton, cartilage, ligaments, and connective tissue

Question 2

What are the five functions of the skeletal system/

Answer 2

• Structural support and framework
• Storage of minerals and lipids
  a. calcium and phosphate ions
  b. lipids: yellow bone marrow (yellow fat)
• Blood cell production
• Protection of organs
• Provides leverage along with muscles