SPS113: Skeletal System P1

What is the main support system of the human body?

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Skeletal System

• Circulatory System

What type of tissue cushions bones and prevents them from rubbing together?

• Ligaments

• Connective tissues

• Tendons

• Cartilage

Which type of cartilage is strong and smooth, helping to reduce friction in joints?

• Elastic Cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline Cartilage

• Articular Cartilage

What are long bones characterized by?

• Being longer than they are wide

• Being thin and curved

• Having an irregular shape

• Being boxy or cube-shaped

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

• Movement

• Protection

• Hormone production

• Support

What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

• Store fat

• Maintain bone density

• Destroy old bone matrix

• Form new bone

What is the name of the process through which bones develop?

• Osteogenesis

• Calcification

• Hematopoiesis

• Ossification

Which type of bone is characterized by being small and round?

• Sesamoid Bones

• Long Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

What is the role of the periosteum?

• To store fat

• To cover the external bone surface

• To produce blood cells

• To connect muscles to bones

What type of bone marrow is responsible for blood cell formation?

• White marrow

• Yellow marrow

• Green marrow

• Red marrow