The main purpose of the skeletal system is to provide structure and allow movement; muscles attach to bones and cause movement. The skeletal system provides the framework for the body, while the muscular system enables movement through the contraction of muscles that are attached to the bones.
What is the main purpose of the skeletal system, and how does it interact with the muscular system? (1 point)
• To digest food; it absorbs nutrients through the intestines
• To provide structure and allow movement; muscles attach to bones and cause movement
• To protect against infection; it produces antibodies
• To circulate blood; it pumps blood through arteries and veins
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