Question

What is the role of the skeletal system in an animal?

Answer 1

The skeletal system performs the following functions in an animal:
(i) It provides a framework to support the body and gives a definite shape and form to the body.
(ii) It helps to protect some of the vital organs like heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord.
(iii) It provides the base for attachment of muscles and several bones so as to make body movements possible.
(iv) Bones act as storehouse of some minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
(v) Red bone marrow of long bones of limbs produces red blood cells and granulated white blood cells in their hollow cavities