There are 5 main functions for the human skeleton. Support and protect 1. What do you think is the Movement Storage main function of the Blood human skeleton? Homeostasis In your own words, explain how you think each of these relate to the skeletal system ©KeslerScience.com ©KeslerScience.com Support and protect – the skeleton allows the Blood – Inside the marrow of body to be supported the bone stem cells can and protects our internal be turned into red blood cells organs from damage. as well as many other types Movement – the skeleton works with of cells. the muscular system to allow for movement. Homeostasis – bones are able to Storage – the interior of the bone absorb or release calcium into the can store calcium, phosphorus, and blood to maintain a stable fatty acids environment in the body. ©KeslerScience.com
1. What do you think is the main function of the human skeleton? ©KeslerScience.com There are 5 main functions for the human skeleton. Support and protect Movement Storage Blood Homeostasis In your own words, explain how you think each of these relate to the skeletal system ©KeslerScience.com Support and protect – the skeleton allows the body to be supported and protects our internal organs from damage. Movement – the skeleton works with the muscular system to allow for movement. Storage – the interior of the bone can store calcium, phosphorus, and fatty acids Blood – Inside the marrow of the bone stem cells can be turned into red blood cells as well as many other types of cells. Homeostasis – bones are able to absorb or release calcium into the blood to maintain a stable environment in the body. ©KeslerScience.com
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