JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 30
Question 30 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The main structure in vertebrates that supports and protects the body is the
- A. muscle
- B. joint
- C. skeletonCorrect
- D. ligament
Explanation
The skeleton is the bony framework of the body which provides support and protection. Muscles act mainly to produce motion; a joint is a point where two or more bones meet; a ligament is a structure that joins two bones together.
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