All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT ________
A) maintaining body temperature
B) supporting the body's soft tissue
C) manufacturing blood cells
D) serving as levers that allow the muscular system to produce movement
A
Explanation:
B) The skeletal system supports the body's soft tissue and protects vital organs.
C) Bones manufacture formed elements of the blood.
D) Bones provide movement of the body by serving as levers.
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