Tissues and Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of muscle tissue?

• To provide structural support to the body

• To facilitate movement by contraction

• To transmit nerve impulses

• To transport substances throughout the body

What is the main function of nervous tissue?

• To provide support and structure to the body

• To control and communicate information throughout the body

• To transport nutrients and gases

• To protect organs and produce blood cells

What is the main function of connective tissue?

• To connect and support other tissues

• To provide nutrients to body tissues

• To regulate body temperature

• To control voluntary movements

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

• To protect and line organs

• To connect tissues and organs

• To support body structures

• To facilitate movement of limbs

What type of tissue are tendons?

• Muscular tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

Which of the following best describes the difference between an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton?

• An endoskeleton is an internal support structure of the body, while an exoskeleton is an external surface that supports and protects the body.

• An endoskeleton is found only in invertebrates, while an exoskeleton is found only in vertebrates.

• An endoskeleton can be shed and regrown, while an exoskeleton cannot.

• An endoskeleton limits the size of the organism, while an exoskeleton does not.

What can you learn about an animal by studying its skeleton?

• Dietary habits

• Social behavior

• Age and growth patterns

• All of the above

What are the five major functions of your skeletal system?

• Support, Movement, Protection, Blood cell production, Mineral storage

• Digestion, Circulation, Respiration, Excretion, Nervous control

• Hearing, Smelling, Tasting, Touching, Seeing

• Breathing, Sleeping, Thinking, Feeling, Running

What is a joint?

• A point where two bones meet

• A type of movement

• A woodworking tool

• A type of meat cut

What are the four types of moveable joints?

• Hinge, Pivot, Ball and Socket, Gliding

• Fixed, Pivot, Hinge, Condyloid

• Ball and Socket, Saddle, Hinge, Fixed

• Pivot, Saddle, Hinge, Ball and Socket