Biology – Organisms: skeletal and muscular systems core 1 The human skeleton supports the body and gives it its shape. Which of the following are other functions of the skeleton? Tick two boxes.
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To allow movement To make hormones To protect organs To insulate the body 2 The skull, which surrounds the brain, is made from bones. What is the most important function of the skull?
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___________________________________________________ 3 Name the part of the body where red blood cells are made. Circle one term. muscles
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ligaments
cartilage
bone marrow
4 The diagram shows the elbow joint in the arm.
a. The muscle shown in the diagram contracts. Describe what will happen to the arm.
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_______________________________________________________________________ b. A ligament attaches one bone to another bone. What do tendons attach to bone?
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