The skeletal system has six (6) main functions. What are they?

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Dylan Andrews · Accepted Answer

The skeletal system forms bony encasings, such as the cranium and vertebral column, to support and protect various body parts, most notably the central nervous system.

Minerals like phosphorus and calcium are stored in the bones.

The process of making blood cells, or haematopoiesis, occurs in the red bone marrow found inside bones.

The epphyseal cartilage aids in limb growth, specifically in length.

Our body parts can be moved with the assistance of our muscles and skeletal system joints.

The nose, ears, and eyes are three crucial sense organs that are housed and shielded inside skeletal structures.

HIX Tutor · Answer

undefined Sure! The skeletal system has six main functions:
1. Provides shape and support for the body.
2. Protects internal organs.
3. Allows movement by working with muscles.
4. Produces blood cells.
5. Stores minerals like calcium.
6. Helps to maintain the body's balance.

Jeremiah Alexander · Answer

undefined The six main functions of the skeletal system are:

1. Support
2. Protection
3. Movement
4. Mineral storage
5. Blood cell formation
6. Energy storage