Skeletal System Part 1

Check the boxes for each function of the skeletal system...

• Provide structure and support

• Allows the body in inhale oxygen and exhale CO2

• Produces red and white blood cells

• Sends messages from the brain to other parts of the body

• Protects internal organs

A function of bone marrow is to...

• Produce blood cells

• Protect internal organs

• Send and receive messages

• Produce calcium

Bones store minerals such as...

• Vitamin A and calcium

• Magnesium and zinc

• Calcium and phosphorous

• Zinc and phosphorous

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• Bones are non living organs inside the human body

• Bones are composed of cells that consistently reproduce

• The bones you are born with remain the same throughout your lifetime

• Your provide protection for your muscles

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What happens to bones after age 30?

• They cannot attach to muscles as easily

• The lose the ability to store minerals

• They produce less red blood cells

• They begin losing density

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Store calcium

• Produce blood cells

• Produce CO2

• Allow for movement

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Store fat

• Store phosphorus

• Allow for movement

• Produce protein

Bones are made up of

• calcium

• iron

• potassium

• oxygen

Babies are born with more bones than adults because some of their bones haven't _____________ yet

• fused

• calcified

• ossified

• developed

What are functions of the skeleton?

• Protection
• Blood cell production
• Movement
• All of these