Skeleton Function (OCR 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 attachment points for?
What does the skeleton provide attachment points for?
Muscles, tendons, and ligaments
What attaches muscle to bones?
What attaches muscle to bones?
Tendons
How do muscles create movement?
How do muscles create movement?
They pull on bones
What produces red and white blood cells?
What produces red and white blood cells?
Bone marrow
What is the function of red blood cells?
What is the function of red blood cells?
Carry oxygen
What do white blood cells do?
What do white blood cells do?
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 minerals stored in bones?
Why are minerals stored in bones?
To keep them strong