The __________ system provides the basic framework of the body, stores minerals, and manufactures blood cells.

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The skeletal system provides the basic framework of the body, stores minerals (such as calcium and phosphorus), and manufactures blood cells in the bone marrow. The muscular system is responsible for movement, the immune system protects against pathogens and disease, and the lymphatic system helps to maintain fluid balance and immunity. Therefore, the best choice is D) skeletal system.

The __________ System Provides the Basic Framework of the Body