Which of the Following Primary Functions of the Skeletal System

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applies to the role of red bone marrow?

• A) support
• B) storage
• C) protection
• D) blood cell production
• E) movement

Understand the concept of competition types and their roles in species interactions.

Comprehend mutualism and its significance in ecological relationships.

Identify and describe different strategies of resource partitioning and their ecological implications.

Recognize the importance of keystone species and their impact on community structure.

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Definitions:

Thrombosis

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Embolism

An obstruction in a blood vessel due to a blood clot or other foreign matter being carried in the bloodstream.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygenation of the blood.

Bradycardia

A slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults.