Functions Of The Skeleton

Question 1

Whata re the different function of the skeleton?

Answer 1

Protection of vital organs, muscle attachment, joints for movement, storing calcium and phosphorus, red and white blood cell production

Question 2

How does the skeleton protect vital organs

Answer 2

Some bones act as cages in sport Skull protects brain. Spine protects spinal cord. Ribs protect internal organs

Question 3

Muscle attachment

Answer 3

Muscles need to attach to bones like framework. Muscles are attached by tendons and muscle use bones as anchor to move

Question 4

How the skeleton allow Joints for movement?

Answer 4

Joints are where bones join together. Joints let body make variety of movement

Question 5

How does the skeleton store calcium and phosphorus

Answer 5

These minerals are vital for developing and maintaining strong and healthy bones needed for exercise. Phosphorus also helps ease muscle pain

Question 6

Red and white blood cell production

Answer 6

Some bones hold bone marrow in centre which makes most of cells in blood. Bone marrow responds to activity and condition kf the body to what how many blood cells to produce