Question

your bones by cynthia sherwood 1. tell whether each statement is true or false. your bones are hollow. blood cells are made inside your bones. adults have more bones than babies do. 2. why are dairy products good for your bones? 3. complete the graphic organizer. bone(s) purpose ribs helps you to stand up tall and protects the nerves in your spinal column skull 4. how many more bones do babies have than adults? use your math skills. show your work.

Explanation:

Step1: True - false statements

• Your bones are hollow. True. Bones are hollow and contain bone - marrow.
• Blood cells are made inside your bones. True. Red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
• Adults have more bones than babies do. False. Babies have more bones (around 300) than adults (206) because some bones fuse as a person grows.

Step2: Dairy products and bones

Dairy products are good for your bones because they are rich in calcium. Calcium is a key mineral for building and maintaining strong bones.

Step3: Graphic organizer

• Ribs: Protect the heart, lungs and other internal organs in the chest cavity.
• The bone that helps you stand up tall and protects the nerves in your spinal column is the spine.
• Skull: Protects the brain.

Step4: Bone number difference

Babies have about 300 bones and adults have 206 bones.
Subtract the number of adult bones from the number of baby bones: $300 - 206=94$.

Answer:

1.

• Your bones are hollow. True
• Blood cells are made inside your bones. True
• Adults have more bones than babies do. False

1. Dairy products are good for your bones because they are rich in calcium which is essential for bone health.

3.

• Ribs: Protect the heart, lungs and other internal organs in the chest cavity
• Spine: helps you to stand up tall and protects the nerves in your spinal column
• Skull: Protects the brain

1. Babies have 94 more bones than adults.