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Explain the five functions of the skeletal system.

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1. Support - it provides the framework of the body and supports the softer tissues, and provides points of attachment for most muscles.

2. Protection - provides physical protection for many of the organs, e.g. ribcage-lungs, skull-brain.

3. Movement - bones are attached to muscles, so when the muscles contract/relax this causes the bones to move. The bones are also anchors for joints, e.g. elbow.

4. Mineral Storage - bones store many minerals including Calcium and Phosphorus. These minerals are released from the bones when required, helping to maintain the balance of minerals in the body.

5. Blood Cell Production - some larger bones contain red bone marrow, where red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are produced.

6. Chemical Energy Storage - some ree bone marrow changes to yellow bone marrow, which is mainly made up of adipose cells and a few blood cells. It is an important chemical energy reserve.

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