Which statement BEST describes the skeletal system?
(A) The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that create strong, hard tissues called ligaments.
(B) The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, tendons, and the muscles that connect them.
(C) The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that support the body and make red and white blood cells.
(D) The skeletal system is a system of cartilage that supports the body and makes red and white blood cells.

The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that support the body and make red and white blood cells the option C is the correct option.

What is skeletal system?

Skeletal system is the system which consist of each bones and joints. It is a foundation of a body.

A skeletal system is like a base and supports the body.

Lets check all the options given in the problem-

(A) The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that create strong, hard tissues called ligaments- The skeletal system does not create strong, hard tissues called ligament

(B) The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, tendons, and the muscles that connect them-The musculoskeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, tendons, and the muscles that connect them. Thus this is not the correct option.

(C) The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that support the body and make red and white blood cells- The skeletal system produces blood cell (red and white blood cells )in the bone narrow. Thus this is a correct option.

(D) The skeletal system is a system of cartilage that supports the body and makes red and white blood cells-The skeletal system is a system is not the system of cartilage. Thus this option is not correct.

Hence, the skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that support the body and make red and white blood cells the option C is the correct option.

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