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What is the main function of the skeletal system?
Support and movement
Which part of the skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage?
Axial skeleton
What is the main function of bones in terms of mineral homeostasis?
Main reservoirs for minerals in the body
Where are blood cells formed in the body?
Red bone marrow
What is responsible for stimulating the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?
Erythropoietin
Test your knowledge about the skeletal system, which is composed of bones and cartilage and provides support, protection, and facilitates movement. Understand the functions and structure of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
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