Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion, absorption, and elimination

• Transportation of oxygen and nutrients

• Production of hormones and enzymes

• Support, protection, and movement

How many bones are there in the human body?

• 206

• 500

• 100

• 1000

What are the two main types of bones in the skeletal system?

• compact bone and spongy bone

• strong bone and weak bone

• dense bone and porous bone

• hard bone and soft bone

What is the purpose of joints in the skeletal system?

• To provide support and structure to the body

• To protect internal organs

• To store minerals and produce blood cells

• To allow movement and flexibility between bones

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• femur

• tibia

• radius

• humerus

What is the scientific term for the collarbone?

• humerus

• scapula

• femur

• clavicle

What is the purpose of the ribcage in the skeletal system?

• To protect vital organs

• To store calcium

• To help with breathing

• To provide support for the body

What is the function of the skull in the skeletal system?

• To provide structure and support to the body.

• To store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.

• To produce red and white blood cells in the bone marrow.

• To protect the brain and sensory organs.

What is the process called when bones fuse together as a person grows?

• ossification

• solidification

• fusion

• calcification

What is the purpose of the spinal column in the skeletal system?

• To provide flexibility for movement.

• To store minerals such as calcium.

• To protect the spinal cord and provide support for the body.

• To produce red blood cells in the bone marrow.