Year 10- Function of the Skeletal System

Question 1

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Answer 1

206

Question 2

What are the names of each of the 5 functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

Protection, Cell production, Movement, Support/Framework, Storage

Question 3

What is protection of the skeletal system?

Answer 3

Bones protect the major organs from collision + trauma

Question 4

What is Cell Production of the skeletal system?

Answer 4

Blood cell formation; produces new red blood cells and white blood cells

Question 5

What is Movement of the skeletal system?

Answer 5

Muscles are attached to skeletal bones, when the muscle contracts, it moves the bones its attached to

Question 6

What is Support/Framework of the skeletal system?

Answer 6

Bones give the human body its shape. Furthermore, things such as height, limb length are determined by your DNA

Question 7

What is storage of the skeletal system?

Answer 7

Bones store important minerals such as calcium and phosphorus