Skeleton Function (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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Which vital organ does the skull protect?
Which vital organ does the skull protect?
The brain
Which two organs does the rib cage protect?
Which two organs does the rib cage protect?
Heart and lungs
What does the skeleton provide attachment points for?
What does the skeleton provide attachment points for?
Muscles, tendons, and ligaments
What attaches muscle to bone?
What attaches muscle to bone?
Tendons
How do muscles create movement?
How do muscles create movement?
They 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 two minerals are stored in bones?
Which two minerals are stored in bones?
Calcium and phosphorus
Why are minerals stored in bones?
Why are minerals stored in bones?
To keep them strong
What does the skeleton provide to the body?
What does the skeleton provide to the body?
Structure and shape