Write four functions of the human skeletal system.

1.	Write four functions of the human skeletal system.
Answer» Functions of human skeletal system : • It gives support to softer body parts. • Endoskeleton also protects the body parts e.g., brain is protected by the cranium of the skull, spinal cord gets protection by vertebral column. • Endoskeleton parts provide attachment for large muscles. • Bones help in bringing about movements due to contraction of muscles and the bones change their positions. • Blood cells are produced by bone marrow. • Bones maintains calcium and phosphorus level of blood.

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Functions of human skeletal system :

• It gives support to softer body parts.

• Endoskeleton also protects the body parts e.g., brain is protected by the cranium of the skull, spinal cord gets protection by vertebral column.

• Endoskeleton parts provide attachment for large muscles.

• Bones help in bringing about movements due to contraction of muscles and the bones change their positions.

• Blood cells are produced by bone marrow.

• Bones maintains calcium and phosphorus level of blood.

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