Functions of the Skeletal System

What is the first major function of the skeletal system?

• To help us move

• To provide support

• To protect vital organs

• To make blood

Which part of the body does the skeletal system provide points of attachment for muscles?

• Legs

• Arms

• Head

• Spinal cord

What would happen if we didn't have bones?

• We would be unable to move

• We would shrink down into nothing

• Our vital organs would get damaged

• We would have calcium deficiencies

Which bone holds up our head and protects our spinal cord?

• Rib cage

• Skull

• Sternum

• Backbone

What is the function of the rib cage?

• To protect the heart

• To protect the lungs

• To protect the brain

• To make blood

What is formed by tissues inside the bone called marrow?

• Red and white blood cells

• Muscles

• Bones

• Calcium and phosphorus

What is osteoporosis?

• A calcium deficiency

• A bone disease

• A muscle disorder

• A blood disorder

What is the main mineral stored in bones?

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

• Iron

• Magnesium

Why should females drink more milk?

• To help them move

• To provide support

• To protect vital organs

• To prevent calcium deficiencies

What is the consequence of calcium deficiencies in females?

• Osteoporosis

• Heart disease

• Lung disease

• Brain damage