Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 6 - Bones and Skeletal Tissues - Review Questions - Page 196: 1

Answer

(e) all of these

Work Step by Step

(a) support = The skeleton supports the body and keeps organs in place. But most importantly it keeps you from being jello and collapsing on yourself. (b) hematopietic site = Some bones in the skeleton contain red bone marrow and red bone marrow's main purpose is to make blood cells. (c) storage = The skeleton is a storage site for your vital organs, blood, and necessary components to life. (d) providing levers for muscle activity = Bones have notches to aid in muscle attachment.
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