Skeletal System

 Functions of the skeletal system include all of the following except

• gives shape and support
  
• allows for movement
• regulates body temperature
• protects internal organs

red cells, white cells, and platelets are called

• bone marrow

• joint

• ligament

• cartilage

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Tissue that connects bone to bone is called 

• tendon
• liagament
• cartilage
• joint

Cartilage is flexible connective tissue found on the ends of bones to help reduce

• bone spurs
• movement
  nerves
• movement
• friction

The place where two bones meet is referred to as a

• cartilage
• joint
• tendon
• ligament

A joint that is fixed and cannot move is called

• immoveable
• pivot
• ball and socket
• hinge

This type of joint provides movement around a certain point

• hinge
• immoveable
• ball and socket
• pivot

This joint allows movement in 360 degree motion

• hinge
• immoveable
• ball and socket
• pivot

This type of joint allows movement in an open and close motion

• hinge
• immoveable
• ball and socket
• pivot

Calcium leaving bones and traveling to the muscles is an example of what type of stimulus?

• internal
• external
• both internal & external
• neither internal nor external