6 primary functions of skeletal system
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Created by:
icedrosebud on October 4, 2008
Subjects:
human biology, 1chapter, 6 exam 2
Description:
skeletal system -six main functions
Classes:
Scientific Principles of Health and Disease SP13, Anatomy and Physiology with Mrs. Smith (TPS)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 support | provides structural support for the entire body |
| protection | surrounds soft tissue- ex. ribs and sternum protect the heart and lungs, - skull protects the brain |
| movement | skeletal muscle is attached to bone so it pulls on the bone when it contracts |
| mineral homeostasis | stores calcium and phosphorus--minerals are released into the blood when needed |
| blood cell production | red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and other blood elements |
| storage | storage of minerals and lipids(fats)---yellow marrow stores fat --(found in long bones) |
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