Functions Of The Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the seven functions of the skeletal system

Answer 1

Protection, attachment of muscle, leverage, storage of minerals, support framework, weight bearing , reduce friction at a joint and production of blood cells

Question 2

One of the functions is protection, how does the body do this

Answer 2

The bones protect vital organs by using bones . For example, the cranium protects the brain, the pelvis protects the reproductive organs and the ribs protect the heart and lungs

Question 3

How does the body attach muscles

Answer 3

Bones provide an anchor for muscles to attach to bones, tendons attach muscle to bone and the muscle pulls on the bone to create movement

Question 4

How does the bones act as leverage

Answer 4

Long bones use a lever system that creates movement when muscles pull on the bones

Question 5

What is storage of minerals

Answer 5

Bones store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus that enhance bone growth and meaning healthy bone density

Question 6

What is production of blood cells

Answer 6

Bone marrow produces red and white blood cells, red carry oxygen and white fight against infection

Question 7

How does the bones support framework

Answer 7

The bones support the weight of the body allowing us to stand up straight and attach muscles

Question 8

What is weight bearing

Answer 8

Our bones are very strong and support the weight of the body, the main bones for this are the pelvis and tarsals

Question 9

What is reduction of friction at a joint

Answer 9

Synovial joints secrete synovial fluid which reduces friction at a joint