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 the body can obtain calcium from other sources, and lack of the skeletal system doesn't mean no calcium to live. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The skeletal system (bones) works with connective tissues (like tendons) to enable movement. This is a correct function of the skeletal system.
• Option C: The immune system is housed in lymphatic tissues, not solely by the skeletal system. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The nervous system controls body functions, not the skeletal system. Eliminate D.

Answer:

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