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The skeleton serves as a site for the production of:
Options
A Blood cells
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B Sweat glands
C Melanin
D Keratin
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The skeleton serves as a site for hematopoiesis (blood cell production), which occurs in the red bone marrow found within certain bones, including the vertebrae, sternum, ribs, and long bones.

Hint

This vital process occurs in the red bone marrow inside bones.

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