Skeleton Functions (5) Pg 6

Question 1

What are the 5 main functions of the human skeletal bone system? [M1P6]

Answer 1

1. Protection
2. Blood Production
3. Structure / Posture
4. Movement
5. Storage

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Question 2

Define the Skeleton function of P_________ ? [M1P6]

Answer 2

Some of the bones or combination of bones provide PROTECTION for vital organs from outside forces i.e. Sternum protects the Heart

Question 3

Give a few other examples of bones which P______ other important parts of the body? [M1P6]

Answer 3

1. Cranium protects the Brain
2. Ribcage protects the Lungs
3. Vertebrae protects the Spinal cord
4. ilium protects the abdominal region

Question 4

Define the Skeleton function of B____ -__________? [M1P6]

Answer 4

One of the important functions of most long bones is BLOOD PRODUCTION, red blood and some white blood production, which usually happens in the Epiphysis of the long bones.

Question 5

Define the Skeleton function of M_______? [M1P6]

Answer 5

If we didn’t haves bones then muscle, ligaments and tendons wouldn’t be able to attach to anything solid, and this is a major factor to movement.

Question 6

Define the Skeleton function of S___g__e? [M1P6]

Answer 6

Bones store up and release important minerals and vitamins when the body requires it to do so. Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Calcium are some examples of minerals stored.

Question 7

Define the Skeleton function of S__uct___e? [M1P6]

Answer 7

The skeletal system give the body it’s frame and posture, we’d be mere blobs of flesh on the ground without our skeletons.