Skeletal System Quiz

Which of the following bones is considered a part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Radius

• Sternum

• Fibula

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What is the primary function of the red bone marrow found in the skeletal system?

• To provide structural support

• To facilitate joint movement

• To produce blood cells

• To store minerals

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What do you call the canals that contain the nerves and blood vessels in bones?

• Alveolar canals

• Haversian canals

• Mandibular canal

• Carotid canal

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The process of bone formation is known as:

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteoporosis

• Osteoarthritis

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Production of blood cells

• Regulation of body temperature

• Protection of internal organs

• Support and structure for the body

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The longest bone in the human body is the:

• Humerus

• Femur

• Tibia

• Spine

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Which part of the bone contains the bone marrow?

• Periosteum

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Articular cartilage

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How many bones are in the human adult skeleton?

• 206

• 305

• 256

• 187

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What do you call the connective tissues that hold bones together at a joint?

• Ligament

• Tendons

• Cartilage

• Lymph

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What do you call the decease that occurs when bone mass decreases and strength decreases?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Rickets

• Osteomyelitis

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