functions of the skeleton

Question 1

What are the 5 key functions?

Answer 1

production of blood cells

storage of minerals

protection of vital organs

muscle attachment

formation of joint for movement

Question 2

Example of protection of the skeleton

Answer 2

your cranium protects the brain if an opponent follows through widly with their hockey stick and hits you on the head during a game.

Question 3

Two minerals in mineral storage are ….

and what do they do?

Answer 3

Calcium and phosphorus are stored in bones to strengthen them

Question 4

What type of blood cells are beneficial to physical preformance ?

Answer 4

platelets - clot blood if cut (contact sports)

Red blood cells - transport oxygen to working muscles

white blood cells - fight infection

Question 5

How does the skeletal system aid movement?

Answer 5

muscles attach to bones so when muscles contract they pull the bones to cause movement

movement occurs at joints of the skeleton

Question 6

Bones act as levers, what does this allow

Answer 6

levers allow the body to increase the force it can generate or increase the speed of the movement

Question 7

The skeletal system has several functions. Describe how the skeleton aids movement.

Answer 7

The skeleton is made up of joints and movement occurs at these joints. The skeleton also provides a place for muscle attachment, allowing movement.