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What is the primary role of the skeletal system in protecting organs?
What is the primary role of the skeletal system in protecting organs?
- Directly shielding organs from external impact
- Aiding in the transportation of nutrients to organs
- Facilitating the production of protective enzymes
- Providing a framework for attachment of protective tissues (correct)
How does the skeletal system contribute to organ protection?
How does the skeletal system contribute to organ protection?
- By regulating the temperature of vital organs
- By enclosing vital organs within the rib cage and skull (correct)
- By secreting protective fluids around organs
- By directly absorbing external impacts to organs
In what way does the skeletal system help in safeguarding organs?
In what way does the skeletal system help in safeguarding organs?
- By providing structural support and protection (correct)
- By generating electrical signals to shield organs
- By producing antibodies to defend organs from infection
- By directly neutralizing harmful substances around organs
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Organ Protection
- The skeletal system plays a crucial role in protecting internal organs by encasing them in a protective cage of bone.
- The rib cage, sternum, and spine form a protective barrier around vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and liver.
- The skull provides a hard outer layer of protection for the brain, shielding it from external damage.
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