Skeleton Function (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?
Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?
Skull
What organs does the rib cage protect?
What organs does the rib cage protect?
Heart and lungs
What does the skeleton provide to the body?
What does the skeleton provide to the body?
Structure and shape
What do tendons attach to bones?
What do tendons attach to bones?
Muscles
How is movement created by the skeleton?
How is movement created by the skeleton?
Muscles pull on bones
Where are red and white blood cells produced?
Where are red and white blood cells produced?
Bone marrow
What is the function of red blood cells?
What is the function of red blood cells?
Carry oxygen
What is the function of white blood cells?
What is the function of white blood cells?
Fight infection
What is the function of platelets?
What is the function of platelets?
Clot blood
Which minerals are stored in bones?
Which minerals are stored in bones?
Calcium and phosphorus
Why are calcium and phosphorus stored in bones?
Why are calcium and phosphorus stored in bones?
To keep them strong
What does bone marrow produce?
What does bone marrow produce?
Blood cells and platelets