Question

which jobs does an animals skeletal system do? select all that apply.
it supports the animals body.
it removes waste from the animals body.
it sends electrical signals through the animals body.
it helps protect the soft parts of the animals body.

Explanation:

To determine the correct functions of an animal's skeletal system:

1. "It supports the animal's body": The skeletal system provides structural support, holding the body's shape. This is correct.
2. "It removes waste from the animal's body": Waste removal is done by the excretory system (e.g., kidneys, bladder), not the skeletal system. This is incorrect.
3. "It sends electrical signals through the animal's body": Electrical signals (nerve impulses) are transmitted by the nervous system (neurons), not the skeletal system. This is incorrect.
4. "It helps protect the soft parts of the animal's body": The skeleton (e.g., ribcage protecting organs, skull protecting the brain) shields internal organs. This is correct.

So the correct options are the ones stating it supports the body and helps protect soft parts.

Answer:

• It supports the animal's body.
• It helps protect the soft parts of the animal's body.