97072d1a_Kids___Body_System_Interaction__ACTION_WITH_THE_NERVOUS_SYSTEM
[SYSTEM] Skeletal System [FUNCTION] The skeletal system makes up the framework of the body and allows us to move when our muscles contract. It stores minerals (e.g. calcium, phosphorous) and releases them into the body when they are needed. The skeletal system also protects internal organs and produces blood cells. [ASSOCIATED ORGANS] Bones (e.g., skull, vertebrae)
Bones provide calcium that is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. The skull protects the brain from injury. The vertebrae protect the spinal cord from injury. Sensory receptors in joints between bones send signals about body position to the brain. The brain regulates the position of bones by controlling muscles.
Neuroscience Resources for Kids - Body System Interaction