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1. Support The skeleton or the frame work of bones is the framework of the body, it supports the softer tissues and provides points of attachment for most skeletal muscles. 2.Protection The skeleton provides mechanical protection for many of the body's internal organs, reducing risk of injury to them.
For example, cranial bones protect the brain, vertebrae protect the spinal cord, and the ribcage protects the heart and lungs. 3. Assisting in Movement Skeletal muscles are attached to bones, therefore when the associated muscles contract they cause bones to move. 4. Storage of Minerals Bone tissues store several minerals, including calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P). When required, bone releases minerals into the blood - facilitating the balance of minerals in the body. 5.Production of Blood Cells The red bone marrow inside some larger bones (including, for example, the blood cells are produced.
6. Storage of Chemical Energy With increasing age some bone marrow changes from 'red bone marrow' to 'yellow bone marrow'.
Yellow bone marrow consists mainly of adipose cells, and a few blood cells. It is an important chemical energy reserve.
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What are the five functions of bones?
1) to protect your internal organs, for example, the ribs surround the heart and lungs 2) major muscles are attached to the cone and help them move 3) Major quantities of calcium and phosphorous compounds are stored in the skeleton for later use. Calcium and phosphorous make bones hard. 4) The skeleton provides support and shape for your body. 5)blood cells are formed in the center of many bones in soft tissue called red marrow located in the bones. These flow throughout your body. <3 mazielove <3 :))))
List the five major functions of the skeletal system?
?. List the five major functions of the skeletal system? a. The skeleton gives shape and support to body. b. Bones protect your internal organs (ex: your ribs protect your heart and lungs). c. Muscles are attached to bone to help you move. d. Blood cells are formed in the center of many of your bones mainly in the soft tissue of red marrow. e. Calcium and phosphorous are stored in your bones for later use (Calcium and Phosphorous help make bones strong).
What are the skeletal systems major functions?
There are four major functions of the skeletal system. 1. It enables the body to maintain its shape. Without it you would become a giant blob. (And who would know better than me.) 2. It contains bones which act as levers to magnify the effects of muscles. 3. It protects vulnerable organs, such as the brain. 4. Bone marrow also produces new blood cells, both red and white.
What are the five major life functions?
the five major life functions are, 1)growth- living beings grow and develop 2)respiration - they breathe and respire 3)reproduction- they reproduce offsprings 4)Nutrition- they eat food 5)Excretion- the get rid of waste from the body
Are there 208 bones in a human body?
The number of bones in the human body will depend on which book your reading it will say 206 or 212 bones. 212 bones in the body is correct if you count the ossicles which are 3 small bones in each ear.
What are the 3 main functions of your bones?
# it give shape to our body #it help us to stand steadily # it protects our inner organs.
What are the 3 main functions of bones?
# it give shape to our body #it help us to stand steadily # it protects our inner organs.
What are the five functions of bones?
1) to protect your internal organs, for example, the ribs surround the heart and lungs 2) major muscles are attached to the cone and help them move 3) Major quantities of calcium and phosphorous compounds are stored in the skeleton for later use. Calcium and phosphorous make bones hard. 4) The skeleton provides support and shape for your body. 5)blood cells are formed in the center of many bones in soft tissue called red marrow located in the bones. These flow throughout your body. <3 mazielove <3 :))))
Bones have two major functions what are they?
Bones have 6 major function, i don't know the two major ones but here are all 6; 1. support 2. protection 3. assisting in movement 4. storage of minerals 5. production of blood cells 6.storage of chemical energy
What are the 3 major functions of housekeeping?
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List the five major functions of the skeletal system?
?. List the five major functions of the skeletal system? a. The skeleton gives shape and support to body. b. Bones protect your internal organs (ex: your ribs protect your heart and lungs). c. Muscles are attached to bone to help you move. d. Blood cells are formed in the center of many of your bones mainly in the soft tissue of red marrow. e. Calcium and phosphorous are stored in your bones for later use (Calcium and Phosphorous help make bones strong).
5 bones in your body?
No you only have 3 bones
What are the 3 major bones?
if you mean types 3 are long short and flat if you want specific bones 3 are humorus femur tibia
What are the skeletal systems major functions?
There are four major functions of the skeletal system. 1. It enables the body to maintain its shape. Without it you would become a giant blob. (And who would know better than me.) 2. It contains bones which act as levers to magnify the effects of muscles. 3. It protects vulnerable organs, such as the brain. 4. Bone marrow also produces new blood cells, both red and white.
Which part of your body has 9 bones?
there are 9 bones in three toes because each toe has 3 bones in it.
What are the 3 functions of your bones?
To protect internal organs To anchor the muscles To give shape and structure
What are the five major life functions?
the five major life functions are, 1)growth- living beings grow and develop 2)respiration - they breathe and respire 3)reproduction- they reproduce offsprings 4)Nutrition- they eat food 5)Excretion- the get rid of waste from the body
