Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 32, Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems - Standardized Test Prep - Page 945: 3

Answer

D

Work Step by Step

Option A is incorrect. The bones of the rib cage protect internal organs such as the heart and lungs. Option B is incorrect. Muscles in conjunction with muscles move parts of the body. Option C is incorrect. Bones are the sites of calcium deposits. Option D is correct. The bones of the skeleton do not have a role in the regulation of body temperature.
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