C. Directions: Read the following questions/items. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 16. The following are the functions of the skeletal system, except a. It gives shape to the body. c. It protects the internal organ of the body b. It serves as the framework of the body. d. It circulates oxygen and removes carbon dionde 17. Why is bone marrow important to the body? a. It stores much fat. c It produces red blood cell b. It makes the bone strong d. It produces new bone cell 18. It manufactures the blood cells in the body. a. bone marrow b. blood c. blood cell d hinge joints 19. Which body system that protects the organs of the body such as the heart, lungs, and brain? a. skeletal systein b. Circulaiury system c. muscular syster Gorgesuve system 20. It provides the structural framework of the body and protects internal organs such as heat, lungs and brain a. skeletal system b. muscular system c heart d. bone 21. Which of the following bones protects the lungs? a. clavicle b. ribs C. Scapula d. sternum 22. Which is not a function of the skeletal system? a. It controls movement and balance of the body. c. It protects the internal organ of the body. b. It serves as the framework of the body. d. It gives support to the body 23. In which part does digestion begin? a. esophagus b. mouth c. anus d. intestine 24. An average adult skeleton has bones. a. 300 b. 206 c. 220 d. 200 25. A newborn has bones in the body. a. 500 b. 206 C. 300 d. 250​