PSI Barbering Practice Exam

One of the primary functions of the skeletal system is to do what?

1. Support the body

2. Help produce white and red blood cells

3. Store calcium and phosphorus

4. Protect internal organs

The correct answer is: Help produce white and red blood cells

The skeletal system serves multiple crucial functions, among which providing support to the body holds significant importance. Each bone in the skeletal structure plays a vital role in maintaining upright posture and providing a framework that allows muscles to exert force for movement. This framework supports the weight of the body and facilitates a range of motions by forming joints. While the production of blood cells is indeed a function of the skeletal system, particularly occurring in the bone marrow of certain bones, the primary and foundational function is considered to be supportive. The protection of internal organs and the storage of essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus are also key functions but not as foundational as the support the skeletal system provides to maintain the body's structure and stability. Thus, while blood cell production is a critical aspect of skeletal function, it does not encompass the primary role that the skeletal system plays overall.