Musculoskeletal system

• What is the role of the skeletal system?

  It supports the body and facilitates movement
• How do muscles contribute to movement?

  Muscles contract to create mechanical action
• What is the function of the endocrine system in relation to minerals?

  It regulates calcium and phosphate levels
• What are haematopoietic tissues and their function?

  • Connective tissue region for blood cell formation
  • Derived from stem cells
  • Found in spleen, liver, lymph nodes, and bone marrow
  • In older animals, bone marrow is the primary site of haematopoiesis
• Where does haematopoiesis occur in older animals?

  In the bone marrow
• What is the significance of stem cells in haematopoietic tissues?

  They are the source of all blood cells
• What types of tissues are involved in the formation of blood cells?

  Connective tissues in haematopoietic regions
• What are the locations of haematopoietic tissues?

  Spleen, liver, lymph nodes, and bone marrow