Exploring the Skeletal System

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To produce hormones

• To support and protect the body

• To digest food

• To circulate blood

Which type of bone is characterized by being longer than it is wide?

• Flat bone

• Short bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which process describes the formation of bone from cartilage?

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteoporosis

• Resorption

Which of the following is a common skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone density?

• Arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Scoliosis

• Rickets

What is the role of red bone marrow in the skeletal system?

• To store fat

• To produce blood cells

• To provide structural support

• To protect organs

Which type of bone is primarily found in the skull and rib cage?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

What type of movement is allowed by a hinge joint?

• Rotational

• Gliding

• Flexion and extension

• Circumduction

During bone growth, what is the name of the area where new bone cells are produced?

• Diaphysis

• Epiphyseal plate

• Periosteum

• Medullary cavity

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Protection of internal organs

• Production of hormones

• Storage of minerals

• Facilitation of movement