Muscles and Skeletons Fun Facts

What is one main function of the skeleton?

• Regulating body temperature.

• Support and structure for the body.

• Protection against diseases.

• Facilitating digestion of food.

Name one major bone in the human body.

• radius

• humerus

• femur

• tibia

Why is exercise important for our muscles?

• Exercise has no effect on muscle health.

• Exercise strengthens muscles and improves their function.

• Exercise can weaken muscles over time.

• Exercise only helps with weight loss.

How does the skeleton help protect our organs?

• The skeleton protects our organs by providing a hard structure that encases and supports them.

• The skeleton helps organs move freely without any support.

• The skeleton generates heat to keep organs warm.

• The skeleton absorbs shock and prevents organ damage.

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• radius

• tibia

• humerus

• femur

What do muscles do when we exercise?

• Muscles contract and generate force during exercise.

• Muscles absorb energy and do not exert force during exercise.

• Muscles relax and lose strength during exercise.

• Muscles only stretch without any movement during exercise.

Can you name a bone in your arm?

• clavicle

• radius

• femur

• humerus

How many bones are in an adult human body?

• 204

• 206

• 198

• 210

What happens to muscles when we don't exercise?

• Muscles become more flexible and resilient with inactivity.

• Muscles remain the same size and strength indefinitely.

• Muscles grow larger and stronger without exercise.

• Muscles weaken and shrink due to atrophy.

What is the role of joints in the skeleton?

• Joints are responsible for blood production in the skeleton.

• Joints protect organs from external damage in the skeleton.

• Joints serve as the primary source of calcium storage in bones.

• Joints allow movement and provide stability in the skeleton.