NETA Personal Trainer Practice Exam

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Which skeletal function involves storing minerals?

Movement
Protection
Blood cell formation
Storage

The correct answer is: Storage

The function of storing minerals is indeed a critical role of the skeletal system, making the choice related to storage the correct answer. Bones serve as a reservoir for essential minerals, particularly calcium and phosphorus. When the body needs these minerals for various physiological processes, they can be released from the bones into the bloodstream. This regulation of mineral storage and release is vital for maintaining overall mineral balance, which is essential for functions such as nerve signaling and muscle contraction. The other options, such as movement, protection, and blood cell formation, describe different functions of the skeletal system. Movement is related to the joints and muscle attachments that allow for bodily motion. Protection pertains to the skeletal structures that shield vital organs, like the ribcage protecting the heart and lungs. Blood cell formation occurs in the bone marrow, where red and white blood cells are generated. While these functions are important, they do not encompass the specific role of mineral storage that is best captured by the choice relevant to storage.