Textbook Question
Match the appropriate name with the structure in the figure.
1. Central canal
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7. The Skeletal System
The Spine
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Which of the following best describes a function of the spinal column?
A
It filters waste products from the blood.
B
It regulates the body's temperature.
C
It produces red blood cells in the bone marrow.
D
It supports the body's weight and allows for upright posture.
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Identify the primary functions of the spinal column in the human body.
Understand that the spinal column, also known as the vertebral column, is a key structural component of the skeletal system.
Recognize that one of the main functions of the spinal column is to support the body's weight and maintain an upright posture.
Differentiate the functions of the spinal column from other body systems, such as the circulatory system (which filters waste) and the thermoregulatory system (which regulates temperature).
Acknowledge that while the bone marrow within certain bones produces red blood cells, this is not a primary function of the spinal column itself.
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