Skeletal

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Homeostasis:

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To maintain homeostasis the body must have a constant level of red blood cells in the body. The skeletal system produces new red blood cells when the old red blood cells die off and carry the oxygenated blood to the tissues of the body and the waste products to the lungs, liver and kidneys. The skeletal system also stores calcium and phosphorus.=====

 Function :

 System Interaction :

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The __Skeletal System__ interacts with the __Muscular system__ and __Nervous system__. In the muscular system, it connects with muscles the muscles move together to move the skeleton. The calcified bones in your skeleton work in your __circulatory system__. Inside all of our bones, red & white blood cells are created. In your nervous system, bones provide the calcium that they need to function in the nervous system. =====

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The endocrine system and the skeletal system work closely together within the body. Parathyroid glands (behind the thyroid) control the level of calcium in the blood. Calcium is important because it keeps bones strong. Certain hormones secreted by the parathyroid glands, keep the level of calcium in the blood from being too high by reducing the amount of bone that naturally breaks down and is absorbed into the blood stream. The pituiary gland, located in the middle of the skull, releases hormones that regulate bone growth throughout childhood especially during puberty. =====

 Skull :

 Backbone : -Also known as vertebrae or spinal column -Made up of 26 bones



Bones of the Lower Limb: -2 sets of 31 bones



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 Organs/Structures :

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