1. The functions of the skeletal system include all of the following EXCEPT:  a. support and protectionb. movement and leverageC.   transport of materials via its fluid matrixd. blood cell productione. storage of minerals

4. The extracellular matrix of tendons and ligaments is made up of  A.   primarily collagen fibers.b. collagen and minerals.c. collagen and proteoglycand. osteocytes.e. chondrocytes.

4. The extracellular matrix of cartilage is made up of  a. primarily collagen fibers.b. collagen and minerals.C.   collagen and proteoglycans.d. osteocytes.e. chondrocytes.

3. Bones are a type of  a. cartilage.b. epithelial tissue.c. muscle tissue.D.   connective tissue.e. multi-cellular membrane.

 

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2. The skeletal system helps maintain homeostasis by  a. acting as a calcium buffer and storage site.b. acting as a phosphate buffer and storage site.c. acting as an energy buffer and storage site.d. acting as a blood cell production site.E.   All of these aid in maintaining homeostasis.