Question

one reason the skeletal system is important is because ______.
a without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live
b the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move
c the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body’s immune system
d the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: The skeletal system stores calcium, but the body can get calcium from diet too, so lack of skeletal system doesn't mean no calcium to live. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The skeletal system (bones) works with muscles, tendons (connective tissue) to enable movement. This is a key function of the skeletal system.
• Option C: The immune system is housed in lymphatic system, bone marrow (part of skeletal system contributes to immune cells, but not solely). Eliminate C.
• Option D: The nervous system controls body functions, not skeletal. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move