Flashcards in Chapter 11 Deck (3)
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What functions does the skeleton serve?
• Provides a frame for the body
• Supports the body
• Protects soft body parts
• Produces blood cells
• Stores minerals and fats
• Permits flexible body movement in conjunction with the muscles
2
Of what two types of connective tissue does the skeleton consist?
1. Bone
2. Cartilage found at joints
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