Skeletal System

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What is the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system is the framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body, protects internal organs, and allows movement.

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True or False: By the time you are a teenager, most of your cartilage has been replaced by bone.

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True

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What do bones work with to allow movement?

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Bones work with muscles to allow movement.

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What does yellow bone marrow store?

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Yellow bone marrow stores fat.

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What is cartilage?

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Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that is more flexible than bone.

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What are the main functions of the skeletal system?

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The main functions are support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and blood cell production.

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What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter, has a porous structure, and is found at the ends of long bones.

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What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones and help stabilize joints.

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What is the role of tendons in the skeletal system?

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Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.