Long bones function in?
Correct answer: B. Support, erythrocyte and leucocyte synthesis
- A. Support
- B. Support, erythrocyte and leucocyte synthesis
- C. Support and erythrocyte synthesis
- D. Erythrocyte formation
Explanation
Long bones strengthen the legs and arms, provide support and also synthesise erythrocytes and leucocytes due to presence of bone marrow in their cavities.
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Support and movement covers the axial and appendicular skeleton, bone structure, joints and the arrangement of skeletal muscles. Muscle contraction is explained through actin, myosin, sliding filaments, calcium ions and ATP, while arthritis is distinguished as a disorder of joints rather than a normal part of movement.
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