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What is the primary function of the skeleton?
What is the primary function of the skeleton?
The vertebral column protects the brain.
The vertebral column protects the brain.
False
How many vertebrae do adults have?
How many vertebrae do adults have?
26
The _____ is the tissue responsible for the formation of red and white blood cells.
The _____ is the tissue responsible for the formation of red and white blood cells.
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Match the following components of the skeleton with their functions:
Match the following components of the skeleton with their functions:
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Study Notes
Skeletal Support and Structure
- Provides a framework supporting soft tissues and shaping the body.
- Protects vital organs:
- Skull protects the brain.
- Vertebral column protects the spinal cord.
- Ribs protect the lungs and heart.
Blood Cell Formation
- Red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow (central hollow space within some long bones like the femur).
Mineral Storage
- Bones store calcium and phosphorus, vital for bodily functions.
- Note: Number of vertebrae differs: 26 in adults and 33 in children.
Bone Marrow Composition
- Medullary cavity: An internal space within a bone.
- Yellow bone marrow: Found in the medullary cavity, composed of adipose tissue (fat storage).
- Red bone marrow: Produces all blood cells.
Skeletal Constituents
- Bones: The primary hard framework.
- Cartilage: Supporting and connecting tissues.
- Ligaments: Connect bones together.
Bone Composition and Properties
- Bone structure: Primarily composed of 2/3 inorganic and 1/3 organic materials, mostly calcium phosphate compounds.
- Decalcified bone: Removing minerals from a bone using weak hydrochloric acid, leaving behind the organic framework.
- Heated bone: Heating a bone strongly destroys the organic material, leaving a brittle mineral ash.
- Bone fragility: Organic content decreases with age, making bones more fragile.
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Description
Explore the essential functions of the skeletal system, including its role in providing structure, protecting vital organs, and facilitating blood cell formation. This quiz covers the composition of bones, different types of bone marrow, and the overall significance of the skeletal framework in the human body.
