Question

What are the uses of the skeleton in our body? <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions - Pg No.126 - LAQ - 1]

Answer 1

The skeleton has five main functions:

1. Support: The skeletal system provides support and shape to the body.
2. Movement: The skeleton helps in the movement of the body.
3. Protection: The skeleton provides protection to the internal organs of the body.
4. Production of blood cells: The white blood cells and the red blood cells are produced by the yellow bone marrow and red bone marrow respectively.
5. Storage of minerals: The bones of the skeleton consists of bone cells that are arranged in the form of concentric rings in a ground matrix in which the collagen fibres and mineral salts are stored.