Skeletal System

Skeletal System

Chapter 7- Anatomy and Physiology

Learning Objective

• I will be able to list and describe the functions of the skeletal system.

Open Ended

What is a bone?

Multiple Choice

How many bones are in an adult body?

• 203

• 210

• 206

Skeletal System

Made up of organs called BONES.

There are 206 bones in an adult body.

Different sizes and shapes depending on location in body.

Functions of the Skeletal System

• Framework

• Protection

• Levers

• Production of blood cells

• Stores calcium, phosphorus, and fats

Bones form a FRAMEWORK to support the body’s muscles, fat, and skin

Bones surround vital organs to PROTECT them.

Muscles attach to bones to help provide movement like a LEVER.

Bones STORE most of the calcium supply of the body in addition to phosphorus and fats.

Bones help PRODUCE red and white blood cells and platelets, a process called hemopoiesis or hematopoiesis

Multiple Choice

What are the potential sources of bone marrow donation?

• Peripheral blood

• Bone marrow

• Cord blood

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of these diseases is not a blood cancer?

• Leukemia

• Lymphoma

• Colon Cancer

Multiple Choice

Which one of these cells is not produced in the bone marrow?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Cardiac cells

Open Ended

If someone wants to serve as the potential donor for a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant, then what are the potential ways in which they can donate their bone marrow?

Functions of the Skeletal System

• Framework

• Protection

• Levers

• Production of blood cells

• Stores calcium, phosphorus, and fats

Open Ended

DOL: List the five functions of the skeletal system and choose one function to write into full detail about.

Complete response must be at least five sentences in length.