Question
5. State 6 functions of the musculoskeletal system? Three for each.
Answer
1. Movement: Muscles contract and relax to produce movement of the body and its parts.
2. Support: Bones provide structural support for the body and its organs.
3. Protection: Bones and muscles protect vital organs from injury.
4. Storage: Bones store minerals and lipids.
5. Production: Muscles produce heat to maintain body temperature.
6. Posture: Muscles and bones work together to maintain posture.