functions of the skeleton

Question 1

how many functions of the skeleton are there?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

what are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

Answer 2

support
protection of vital organs by flat bones
movement
structural shape and points for attachment
mineral storage
blood cell production

Question 3

what is support in the skeletal system?

Answer 3

helps posture

Question 4

what is protection in the skeletal system?

Answer 4

flat bones protect soft tissue and vital organs

Question 5

what is movement in the skeletal system?

Answer 5

tendons work with muscles and bones to help move the body

Question 6

what is shape and points for attachment in the skeletal system?

Answer 6

tendon attachments allow movement to occur, bones give the body some shape

Question 7

what is mineral storage in the skeletal system?

Answer 7

bones release calcium (bone strengthening muscles) and iron (makes collagen to help build bones) into blood

Question 8

what is blood cell production in the skeletal system?

Answer 8

bone marrow inside bones create white blood cells, red blood cells and haemoglobin.

Question 9

what is haemoglobin?

Answer 9

the protein that is present in red blood cells.