| Functions
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| 1) | Support
– forms the body’s framework, supports |
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| the
organs. |
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| 2) | Protection – forms bony cavities which
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| organs;
protect through production of white blood |
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| cells. |
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| 3) | Movement – forms levers for muscle
action. |
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| 4) | Mineral storage – reservoir for calcium
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| phosphorus. |
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| 5) | Hematopoiesis – production of blood
cells. |
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