Functions of the Skeletal System

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

• Supports the body, permits movement, protects organs, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.

• Supports the body, permits digestion, protects organs, stores vitamins, and produces hormones.

• Supports the body, permits respiration, protects tissues, stores proteins, and produces enzymes.

• Supports the body, permits circulation, protects organs, stores carbohydrates, and produces blood cells.

How many bones make up the human skeleton of an adult?

• Over 300 bones

• 206 bones

• 100 bones

• 150 bones

What is the basic function of the bones in the human body?

• To provide a framework for muscles

• To store energy

• To produce blood cells

• To protect internal organs

Do the number of bones in humans change from birth to adulthood?

• No, the number remains the same

• Yes, it increases

• Yes, it decreases because some bones fuse together

• Yes, it decreases because bones dissolve

What type of connective tissue is present in the skeleton besides bones?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Muscle

Where is cartilage found in the human body?

• In the tip of the nose and where two bones meet

• Only in the joints

• Exclusively in the spinal column

• Only in the rib cage

What are the places in the skeleton where two bones meet called?

• Marrow

• Ligaments

• Joints

• Tendons

How many different types of joints are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What type of joint allows no movement at all?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Fixed joint

• Ball and socket joint

Where can examples of fixed joints be found in the human body?

• Knee and elbow

• Fingers and toes

• Hip and skull

• Shoulder and ankle