skeletal system

Question 1

name the three types of bones and their uses

Answer 1

short bones- finer controlled movement
long bones- gross movement
flat bones- protection from vital organs

Question 2

what are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

support
protection
movement
shape
mineral storage
blood cell production

Question 3

how does the skeleton provide support?

Answer 3

the skeleton keeps the body upright and provides a framework for muscle and tissue attachment

Question 4

how does the skeleton provide movement?

Answer 4

the skeleton allows movement of the body as a whole and its individual parts the bones act as levers and also form joints that allow muscles to pull on them and produce joint movements

Question 5

how does the skeleton provide protection?

Answer 5

the flat bones of the skeleton protect the internal organs and reduce the risk of injury on impact the cranium protects the brain, the ribs offer protection to the heart and lungs

Question 6

how does the skeleton provide shape?

Answer 6

the skeleton provides the human shape and determines the height of a person.

Question 7

how does the skeleton help with blood cell production?

Answer 7

certain bones in the skeleton contain red bone marrow and the bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

Question 8

how does the skeleton help with mineral storage?

Answer 8

the bones themselves are made of minerals and act as a mineral store for calcium and phosphorous, which can be given up if the body requires the minerals for other functions