It is you bony friend that supports your body. The skeleton works as a frame that gives shape to the whole body and without it the body is like shapeless jelly. Bones are essential for movement , and as you grow they grow with you.
Questions:
- What is a function of the human skeleton?
- Without a skeleton how would the body look like?
- Your arm bone would still be the same size now as you were 3 years old?
References:
Lievesley, T. & Herridge, D. (2003) Heinemann Explore Science Pupil book. Heinemann Oxford: Educatinal Publishers. 5-18
Skeleton image retrieved from:http://acccn.net/Bio/book/Attic21/Anatomy/AnatPics/skeleton.gif
1- Human skeleton has many functions like
ReplyDeleteHuman skeleton gives support to the body and provide proper shape.
Human skeleton help in the movements because it is supported by muscles and tendons.
Another important function of the skeleton is to provide protection to many vital organs of the body like skull provide protection to brain, eyes and inner & middle ear.
Skeleton is also responsible for the formation of blood cells.
Skeleton act as storage for calcium and iron.
Bones release Osteocalcin hormone which control the blood sugar.