The Marvelous Skeletal System Quiz

What is one of the main functions of the skeletal system?

• To produce heat

• To provide support and shape to the body

• To digest food

• To control body temperature

What is found inside the bones that helps in the formation of blood cells?

• Muscles

• Bone marrow

• Nerves

• Skin

How many bones are there in the human body?

• 106

• 206

• 306

• 406

What is the outer layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutis

Which type of muscle is the heart made of?

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Elastic muscle

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• Skull

• Femur

• Tibia

• Humerus

What is the function of the skeletal system in protecting internal organs?

• It provides a storage for minerals.

• It produces blood cells.

• It acts as a framework for muscles.

• It encases and protects vital organs like the brain and heart.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

• Protection against infections

• Regulation of body temperature

• Production of vitamin D

• Production of blood cells

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in bones?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What is the term for the place where two bones meet?

• Joint

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage