Which of the Following Is an Example of the Skeletal

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the skeletal system's primary function of providing structural support?

• A) Calcium salts are found in bone.
• B) Bones change the magnitude and direction of the forces generated by skeletal muscles.
• C) Red marrow fills the internal cavities of many bones.
• D) The skull encloses the brain.
• E) Individual bones provide a framework for the attachment of soft tissues and organs.

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