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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

A $Locomotion$
B $Production of erythrocytes$
C $Storage of minerals$
D $Production of body heat$

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The skeletal system is involved in locomotion, mineral storage, and hematopoiesis (blood cell production). Body heat production is a function of muscle contraction and metabolic processes in tissues like adipose/liver.

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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

A

Locomotion

B

Production of erythrocytes

C

Storage of minerals

D

Production of body heat

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