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 bodys 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 it's not the only source (diet also provides calcium).
• Option B: The skeletal system provides attachment points for muscles (via tendons, which are connective tissues). Muscles pull on bones (part of the skeletal system) to cause movement.
• Option C: The skeletal system (bone marrow) is involved in immune - cell production (e.g., white blood cells), but the immune system also has other components like lymph nodes, so it's not solely housed in the skeletal system.
• Option D: The nervous system (not the skeletal system) is mainly responsible for controlling body functions.

Answer:

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