Skeletal system

​Skeletal System

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​Skeletal System

​* is composed of all the bones in the body and the tissues such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage that connects them

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* the skeleton has over 200 bones

• (300 - babies; 206 - adults)​

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​Functions of the Skeletal System

​* give shape and support to your body​

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​Functions of the Skeletal System

​* provide protection for your internal organs

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​Functions of the Skeletal System

​* help our body to move

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​Functions of theSkeletal System

​* produce red and white blood cells

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​Functions of the Skeletal System

*​ store minerals

* mineral storage and release

-minerals such as calcium are stored and released by the bones​

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​Concept Check

Open Ended

Outline the function of the skeletal system

Open Ended

Outline the structure of a bone

Open Ended

Give three ways to take care of our bones

Reading Comprehension Task: Bones

​Concept Check

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones protect the heart?

• Vertebrae

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Ribs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main purpose of ligaments

• They cushion the vertebrae.

• They protect the brain.

• They link bones together at the joints.

• They store minerals.

Multiple Choice

What is the total structure of bones in the body called?

• The skull

• The spine

• The rib cage

• The skeleton

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true?

• The upper part of the leg is the thigh bone.

• Bones can many times repair themselves.

• Bones are not living.

• Disks cushion the vertebrae

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones protects the brain?

• Pelvis

• Femur

• Spine

• Skull

Multiple Choice

Why do bones weaken as the person gets older?

• Bones lose minerals.

• Muscles grow smaller.

• The body makes too many red blood cells.

• Old people are not active.

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