The skeletal system has several primary functions, including:
- Support - providing a framework for the body and supporting organs.
- Protection - safeguarding vital organs (e.g., the skull protects the brain, and the rib cage protects the heart and lungs).
- Movement - serving as attachment points for muscles, allowing for movement when muscles contract.
- Mineral Storage - storing minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.
- Blood Cell Production - housing bone marrow, which produces blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).
If you have specific options in mind, please provide them, and I can help identify which one is not a function of the skeletal system.
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