There's six main functions of the skeletal system
1 - Support
Provides structural support for the entire body.
2 - Protection
Surrounds soft tissue- ex. ribs and sternum protect the heart and lungs, - skull protects the brain.
3 - Movement
Skeletal muscle is attached to bone so it pulls on the bone when it contracts.
4 - Mineral homeostasis
Stores calcium and phosphorus--minerals are released into the blood when needed.
5 - Blood cell production
Red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and other blood elements.
6 - Storage
Storage of minerals and lipids(fats)---yellow marrow stores fat --(found in long bones).
The alarm reaction stage refers to the initial symptoms the body experiences when under stress. ... Your heart rate increases, your adrenal gland releases cortisol (a stress hormone), and you receive a boost of adrenaline, which increases energy, in this case the best answer would be A Increased blood pressure
About 50 percent of all new cases of STIs worldwide occur in people under the age of 26. This is normally caused by; having unprotected sex, tattooing/drugs, sharing of needles used for piercing, becoming sexually active at a young age, having multiple numbers of partners, and previously having acquired an STI.