Which of the following is an example of the skeletal system's primary function of providing structural support?
A) Calcium salts are found in bone.
B) Bones change the magnitude and direction of the forces generated by skeletal muscles.
C) Red marrow fills the internal cavities of many bones.
D) The skull encloses the brain.
E) Individual bones provide a framework for the attachment of soft tissues and organs.

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The skeletal system's primary function is to provide structural support, and individual bones provide a framework for the attachment of soft tissues and organs. Choice A is describing a feature of bone composition, Choice B refers to the interaction between bones and muscles, Choice C describes the bone marrow's function, and Choice D refers to the protection of internal organs by bones.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Skeletal