The skeletal system has six (6) main functions. What are they?
1 Answer
Mar 23, 2018
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Skeletal system support and protect different body parts, most importantly central nervous system by formin bony encasings like cranium and vertebral column.
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Bones are storehouse of minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
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Red bone marrow within bones is the site of haematopoiesis i.e. it supplies blood cells.
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Epiphyseal cartilage helps in growth of limbs (in length).
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Joints in skeletal system along with muscles help in moving our body parts.
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Eyes, ears, nose: three important sensory organs are lodged and protected inside skeletal structures.
