Which of the Following Functions Is NOT a Function of the Human

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions is NOT a function of the human skeletal system?

• A)protects internal organs
• B)acts as a storage site for calcium and phosphorus ions
• C)acts as the site of blood cell production in adults
• D)acts as a structure against which muscles can contract
• E)provides the ATP for muscles to use in contraction

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, forming the central part of the nervous system and connecting the brain to the body.

Schwann Cells

Neuroglial cells whose cell membrane coats the axons.

Myelin

A fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of many neurons, serving as insulation and speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Muscle Weakness

A decrease in the strength of one or more muscles, which can result from a wide range of diseases, disorders, or conditions.