Question

1. which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (select all that apply)

mineral storage

blood cell formation

serve as attachment point for muscles

protects soft organs

structure and support of the body

energy storage

Explanation:

• Mineral storage: Bones store minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
• Blood cell formation: Red bone marrow produces blood cells.
• Serve as attachment point for muscles: Muscles attach to bones to enable movement.
• Protects soft organs: For example, the skull protects the brain.
• Structure and support of the body: Bones provide a framework for the body.
• Energy storage: Adipose tissue in yellow bone marrow stores energy.

Answer:

All the options (Mineral storage, Blood cell formation, Serve as attachment point for muscles, Protects soft organs, Structure and support of the body, Energy storage) are functions of the skeletal system.