All About Bones

How long did the boy in the reading have to wear the cast?

• 1. Two months

• 1. Three months

• 1. Four months

• 1. One month

What is the name of the bone in the lower leg that is commonly referred to as the 'shin bone'?

• Fibula

• Tibia

• Patella

• Femur

What do bone marrow cells pump out?

• 1. White blood cells

• 1. Plasma

• 1. Red blood cells

• 1. Platelets

What is the job of bone marrow cells?

• 1. To break bones

• 1. To support a great deal of weight

• 1. To pump out red blood cells

• 1. To carry oxygen around the body

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What is the purpose of x-rays when a bone is broken?

• 1. To prevent the bone from healing

• 1. To make the bone grow faster

• 1. To make the bone stronger

• 1. To find out if the bone is really broken

What is the name of the bone that makes up the lower jaw?

• Mandible

• Frontal bone

• Zygomatic bone

• Maxilla

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• To produce blood cells

• To aid in digestion

• To regulate body temperature

• To provide support and protection for the body

What is one remarkable thing about the bones in your body?

• 1. They are unbreakable

• 1. They are not important

• 1. They are made of rubber

• 1. They are able to heal themselves

What is the purpose of x-rays?

• 1. To pump out red blood cells

  
  

• 1. To carry oxygen around the body

• 1. To get a picture of the inside of your body

• 1. To support a great deal of weight

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What is the outer part of a bone made of?

• 1. Iron

• 1. Calcium

• 1. Sodium

• 1. Potassium