Physical Education GCSE

Protection

What Protection means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of Protection

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Reference: OCR

Bones shield soft organs: the cranium protects the brain, the ribs and sternum protect the heart and lungs, and the vertebrae protect the spinal cord.

OCR · 1.1.a. The structure and function of the skeletal system - Functions of the skeleton

Topics that use Protection

1.1.a. The structure and function of the skeletal system - Functions of the skeleton (OCR GCSE)

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Using Protection in the exam

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