Question 1

how does the skeletal system work with the cardiovascular system?

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Too broad: This question is way too broad to try and answer,  see if a more specific question comes to mind ?

Question 2

how does the skeletal system affect the circulatory system?

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Skeletal system: The cells within your blood are produced in the bone marrow within your bones.  This includes red cells (RBCs), white cells (WBCs) and platelets.  You couldn't have one system without the other.

Question 3

what is the skeletal system's primary function?

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: To support you and for muscles to attach so you don't have to crawl like an amoeba.  Also stores calcium and salt for when you need it.

Question 4

what would cause my whole skeletal system to hurt?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Vitamin D deficiency is common and could cause your symptoms. Try taking Vitamin D3, 5000 units/day for three months.  Wish you good health!

Question 5

what is the most common disease that affects the skeletal system?

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Fracture: I would think that broken bones are the most common.

Question 6

what are 2 consequences of not exercising related to your system? skeletal system?

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osteopenic bones: If you are not involved in weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, tennis etc then you are more likely to develop 'soft'bones or osteopenia.Another consequence of consistent wt.-bearing exercise is the release of endorphins into your bloodstream which help to relax you, make u feel better, etc.

Question 7

how does gout affect the skeletal system?

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Pain, inflammation..: Gout is a type of arthritis. It can effect the joints of your skeletal system.  With recurring flairs you can develop deposition of tophi within the joint, the bone around the joint can erode. A typical presentation is pain, redness, and swelling of a great toe joint that lasts 2-14 days. This is triggered by a food or drink. Avoid what causes the flair and your skeletal system won't be effected.

Question 8

do illegal drugs affect the skeletal system?

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Possibly: Depends on what drug you are referring to, but there are reasons some drugs are illegal. If there is something you are concerned about, please be more specific

Question 9

how does leukemia affect the skeletal system?

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Rarely: There are 4 types of Leukemias, ranging from  Acute and chronic. Although they mostly begin in the bone marrow cavity, they typically do not affect the hard shell of the bones. So we rarely if ever see skeletal system effects in patients affected by Leukemia..

Question 10

is meningitis a disease of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

No: Although the same germ can cause infection of the bones or joints, meningitis is located in the meninges.These are the specific layers of membranes that cover the brain and extend down into the spinal canal.

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