Question

All of the following are functions of bones except Select one: a. to protect certain internal organs. b. to provide a source for red and white blood cells. c. to provide a set point for the control of blood pressure and body temperature. d. to store inorganic salts.

Answer 1

The skeletal system does not serve to provide a set point for the control of blood pressure and body temperature, this is a function of other bodily systems; hence, the correct answer to the student's question is option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to identify the function that is not a role of the bones. The facts given are that the functions of bones include providing support to the body, protecting internal organs, producing blood cells, and storing inorganic salts such as calcium and phosphate. Considering the options given, the correct answer is c. to provide a set point for the control of blood pressure and body temperature. This is not a function of the bones but rather other systems like the cardiovascular and thermoregulatory systems.

Functions of the Skeletal System:

• Support: The bones provide a structural frame to support the body.
• Protection: Bones protect vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
• Movement: Bones, in conjunction with muscles, enable movement.
• Production of blood cells: Bones contain marrow which produces red and white blood cells.
• Storage of minerals and fat: Bones store essential minerals and fats within their structure.
• The option that represents a function of bones not listed is c. to provide a set point for the control of blood pressure and body temperature.

Answer 2

c. to provide a set point for the control of blood pressure and body temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bones are the part of the skeletal system of the body and serve to protect internal organs, serve as the site for the production of RBCs and WBCs as well as store the inorganic salts. Bones do not serve as a site to set the permissible range of blood pressure and body temperature. This function is served by parts of the central nervous system.

For example, hypothalamus set the body temperature according to the physical conditions. It signals to raise the body temperature during fever.