Skeletal System March 25

How many bones are in the human body?

• 180

• 206

• 195

• 210

What do ligaments connect?

• Bones to cartilage

• Muscles to cartilage

• Bone to bone

• Muscle to bones

What is the function of tendons?

• Connect bones to cartilage

• Join one bone to another

• Protect organs

• Connect muscles to bones

What type of tissue is cartilage?

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which organ is protected by the skull?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Brain

• Liver

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

• Digestion

• Support

• Circulation

• Respiration

What do bones store?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Water

• Minerals

What is produced in the red bone marrow?

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• White blood cells

Which mineral mentioned is important for muscle contraction?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Magnesium

What allows the body to move?

• Tendons

• Flexible joints

• Ligaments

• Muscles