Human Skeletal System Quiz

What is a common misconception about bones?

• They are made only of minerals.

• They are living tissues.

• They do not contain collagen.

• They are not involved in movement.

Which type of skeleton do earthworms have?

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• Hydrostatic skeleton

• Cartilaginous skeleton

What is the primary function of ligaments?

• Providing cushioning in joints

• Connecting muscle to bone

• Connecting bone to bone

• Storing minerals

How many bones does an adult human typically have?

• 210

• 206

• 150

• 300

Which bones are part of the axial skeleton?

• Humerus and radius

• Skull and ribcage

• Femur and tibia

• Metacarpals and phalanges

What is a characteristic of long bones?

• They are cube-shaped.

• They are flat and thin.

• They are longer than they are wide.

• They are roundish.

Which type of bone is the patella?

• Irregular bone

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Sesamoid bone

What is the function of red bone marrow?

• Connecting bones

• Storing fat

• Providing structural support

• Producing blood cells

Which cells are responsible for making bone?

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Fibroblasts

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

• Making bone

• Maintaining bone structure

• Breaking down bone

• Producing cartilage