Functions of the Skeletal System Do NOT Include

Question

Functions of the skeletal system do NOT include
A) protection of vital organs such as heart, lungs, and brain
B) blood cell production
C) control of body temperature
D) energy storage in the form of adipose tissue

Accepted Answer

The skeletal system does not control body temperature; this is primarily a function of the skin and the hypothalamus in the brain. Functions such as protection of vital organs, blood cell production, and energy storage in the form of adipose tissue in the bone marrow are indeed roles of the skeletal system.