Which of the Following is Not a Function of the Skeleton

Question

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
A) Storage of calcium and phosphate ions
B) Storage of red blood cells
C) Providing support for most muscles
D) Protecting the brain
E) Protecting the spinal cord

Accepted Answer

The storage of red blood cells is not a function of the skeleton. Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, which is located within the bones of the skeleton, but they are not stored there.