Compare/Contrast Animals & Plans

What is the main function of an internal skeleton in animals?

• to protect organs from damage

• to provide support and structure for movement

• to store calcium and minerals

• to produce red blood cells

Which structure provides primary support in flowering plants?

• leaves

• roots

• stem

• flowers

The exoskeleton is located on the outside of the body, and the internal skeleton is located on the inside of the body.

• True
• False

What is a similarity between plant stems and animal skeletons?

• They both store water.

• They both produce energy.

• They both provide structural support.

• They both make food.

Which animal has an exoskeleton?

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How do internal skeletons help humans?

• a. They protect organs and allow movement
  

• b. They produce hormones
  

• c. They digest food
  

• d. They filter blood

  
  

Which structure in plants is most similar to an animal's skeleton in terms of function?

• flowers

• leaves

• roots

• stem

What advantage does an exoskeleton provide to insects?

• a. It helps them fly better
  

• b. It protects their soft body parts
  

• c. It makes them faster
  

• d. It helps them breathe

  
  

How are plant stems and animal skeletons similar in their function?

• a. They both produce energy
  

• b. They both store nutrients
  

• c. They both provide support and protection
  

• d. They both absorb water