Question

______________ gives a shape and structure to our body.

• A. Bones
• B. Skin
• C. Colour
• D. Skeleton

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Skeleton

The correct option is (D)

Explanation of correct option:

1. Skeleton is the framework based on which every muscle and organ is placed.
2. It provides a shape and a specific structure to the body.
3. It is made up of bones and cartilages and the bones are joined together by movable and non-movable joints.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (A):

1. These are hard structures that form the frame of our body upon which the muscles and organs are arranged to finally form a complete body.
2. The bones alone cannot give a shape and structure, it needs to be joined together to form a skeleton that becomes the frame.

Option (B):

1. Skin is the uppermost layer of our body and that also requires having a skeleton that covers and gives the final form.

Option (C):

1. Colour is not a key component in forming the shape or structure of the body it is secondary feature.

Final answer:

Skeleton gives a shape and structure to our body.