1. I will understand the functions of the human skeletal system.
MT: Skeletal System
I will understand the functions of the human skeletal system.

2. Functions of Skeletal System
Hematopoiesis
Support
Movement
Mineral Storage
Protection

3. Functions of Skeletal System
Support
Protection
Movement
Mineral Storage
Hematopoiesis

4. 1. Support Strong framework that muscles attach to
Must hold the weight of muscles and organs
Bones are stronger than concrete

5. 2. Protection
Encloses vital organs especially under skull and inside rib cage

6. 3. Movement
Muscle connects to two bones across a joint and pulls the bones toward each other to produce movement

7. 4. Mineral Storage Bones store calcium and phosphorus
When Ca2+ is low in the blood, bones release Ca2+
When Ca2+ is high in the blood, bones store Ca2+

8. 5. Hematopoiesis
Creation of blood cells that occurs in bone marrow, which is found in some bones

9. Without the skeletal system, we would be like...
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