Your Skeleton and You

How many bones are in the adult skeletal system?

• 206

• 150

• 300

• 180

What is NOT a main function of the skeletal system?

• Protection

• Support

• Movement

• Producing energy

Which type of bone is mentioned in the text?

• Hexagon bones

• Triangle bones

• Circular bones

• Long bones

What does the skull protect?

• The brain

• The heart

• The lungs

• The liver

Why is drinking milk important for the bones?

• It makes them flexible

• It contains calcium

• It makes them lighter

• It colors them white

What do bones store besides calcium?

• Vitamin D

• Iron

• Phosphorus

• Vitamin C

What does the red marrow of bones produce?

• Blood cells

• Muscle cells

• Nerve cells

• Skin cells