Skeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of the skeletal system as described in the notes?

• To provide a shape for the body

• To protect internal organs

• To store nutrients

• To help in movement

According to the notes, where are blood cells made within the skeletal system?

• In the heart

• In the liver

• In the marrow

• In the brain

What do bones store according to the skeletal system notes?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Calcium and phosphorus

• Proteins and fats

• Vitamins and minerals

How does the skeletal system assist with movement?

• By producing energy

• By circulating blood

• By contracting muscles

• By attaching muscles

What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?

• Produces red blood cells

• Acts as a shock absorber in joints

• Provides a tough, tight-fitting membrane that carries nutrients

• Stores fat cells

What type of bone is described as hard and strong, found under the periosteum, and deposits calcium and phosphorus?

• Spongy bone

• Marrow cavity

• Compact bone

• Cartilage

Which type of marrow is noted for producing red blood cells?

• Yellow marrow

• Compact bone

• Red marrow

• Cartilage

What is the primary role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• Deposits minerals like calcium and phosphorus

• Produces red blood cells

• Covers the ends of bones and reduces friction in joints

• Contains openings in the center of bones

How many bones does a human have at birth, according to the text?

• 206

• 300

• 250

• 350

What is the definition of a joint in the human body?

• Where a single bone meets muscle

• Where two or more bones come together

• The connection between a muscle and a ligament

• The end part of a bone