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and Edit Buy Office or sign in to activate Office if you've already bought it Chapter 6: The Skeletal Systenm 1. What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system? Briefly describe each. 2. Name the 5 mineral salts found in the skeletal system and the function (importance) of each. 3. Name the 4 vitamins found in the skeletal system and the function (importance) of each. 4. Name the 3 hormones associated with the keletal system and describe the effect of each. 5. Bones require what percentage of the total blood circulation? 6. Name and describe the function of each of the 4 active functional cells in bone 7. Where is spongy bone tissue found? How does it differ from other bone tissue? 8. In embryonic development, what are the 2 methods by which bone is formed? Define and briefly describe each method. Give examples of bones formed by each method. 9. Define the following terms related to the anatomical structure of bone: diaphyis, periosteum, Sharpey's fibers, epiphysis articular cartilage, epiphyseal plate, epiphyseal lines, marrow cavity, endosteum, metaphysic. 10. Define each of the following terms related to the microscopic structure of bone: Haversian Canal, osteocytes, lacunae, lamellae, canaliculi, Volkmann's canal, Osteon (Haversian system). 11. What are the important points and examples of each of the following: long bones, short bones, flat bones, sesamoid bones, irregular bones. ds English (US)

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1. Functions of skeleton system are;

i. It gives shape to the body.

ii . It provides support to the body.

iii . It provides protection to the body organs.

iv. It helps in movement and locomotion.

V. It stores vital mineral ions within bones .

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