Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• To provide support and structure to the body

• To produce blood cells

• To control body temperature

• To digest food

How is the skeletal system structured?

• It is composed of a single bone structure

• It is made up of muscles and tendons

• It consists of a network of bones connected by joints

• It is an assembly of cartilage without bones

What are the main components in the skeletal system?

• Heart and lungs

• Brain and spinal cord

• Bones and joints

• Kidneys and liver

What is an exoskeleton made up of?

• Bone and cartilage

• Chitin and calcium carbonate

• Muscle and skin

• Wood and leaves

Where is an endoskeleton located in an animal?

• Outside the body

• Inside the body

• Partially inside and partially outside

• In the head only

Which creatures typically have exoskeletons?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Insects and crustacea

• Fish

What does the skeletal system protect?

• The body tissues and internal organs.

• The skin.

• The nervous system.

• The digestive tract.

What does the skeletal system provide for most skeletal muscles?

• Energy

• Points of attachment

• Oxygen

• Nutrients

How does the skeletal system benefit the body's internal organs?

• By providing nutrients

• By enabling movement

• By providing protection

• By assisting in digestion

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

• Digestion of food

• Production of hormones

• Movement

• Regulation of body temperature