Unit 1c: Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Bones are able to store, absorb, and release minerals into the body. This helps maintain _______ in the body.

• homosapien

• hypothesis

• homeostasis

• homeopathic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which part of the bone is less dense and has small holes?

• compact bone

• spongy bone

• bone marrow

• periosteum

_____ is the strong, flexible tissue that covers the ends of some bones.

• cartilage

• spongy bone

• bone marrow

• periosteum

Which part of the bone is very dense and strong?

• compact bone

• spongy bone

• bone marrow

• periosteum

Which part of the bone makes blood cells?

• compact bone

• spongy bone

• bone marrow

• periosteum

Which part of the bone is a very thin, very strong covering?

• compact bone

• spongy bone

• bone marrow

• periosteum

The adult body has ____ bones?

• 22

• 206

• 300

• 126

An infant's body has about ____ bones?

• 22

• 206

• 300

• 126

Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

• protects interior organs

• produces vitamin D

• stores minerals

• gives shape and support to the body

How many skeletal muscles work together?

• one

• two

• six

• none of these