A Primary Function of the Skeletal System Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

A primary function of the skeletal system is

• A) maintaining the normal concentrations of calcium and phosphate ions in body fluids.
• B) absorbing the shock of unexpected rapid body movements.
• C) facilitating transmission of nerve impulses.
• D) cushioning abdominal organs such as the kidneys.
• E) contracting muscles.

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