Which of the Following Is NOT a Way That the Skeletal

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis?

• A)provides support and protection for internal organs
• B)stores and releases sodium ions
• C)houses blood forming tissue
• D)protects the brain and spinal cord
• E)serves as attachment and leverage points for muscles

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Definitions:

Positive Feedback

A mechanism in which an output in a system intensifies the response or increases the production of that output.

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular part of the pituitary gland responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Anterior Pituitary Gland

A major endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate many key physiological processes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including temperature control, hunger, thirst, emotional behavior, and the circadian rhythm.