Bones 2.0 Quiz BWHS

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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Jeffrey Reed
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the four types of bones?
round bones, square bones, triangular bones, and oval bones
big bones, small bones, medium bones, and tiny bones
long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones
smooth bones, rough bones, soft bones, and hard bones
Answer explanation
The four types of bones are classified based on their shapes: long bones (like femur), short bones (like carpals), flat bones (like skull), and irregular bones (like vertebrae). This classification is essential for understanding bone function.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the structure of long bones.
Long bones have a flat structure with a shaft called the diaphysis and two ends called epiphyses.
Long bones have a spherical structure with a shaft called the diaphysis and two ends called epiphyses.
Long bones have a triangular structure with a shaft called the diaphysis and two ends called epiphyses.
Long bones have a tubular structure with a shaft called the diaphysis and two ends called epiphyses.
Answer explanation
Long bones are characterized by a tubular structure, featuring a central shaft known as the diaphysis and two ends called epiphyses, which distinguishes them from flat or spherical bones.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the functions of flat bones?
The functions of flat bones are blood cell production and joint movement.
The functions of flat bones are sensory reception and hormone production.
The functions of flat bones are nutrient storage and heat regulation.
The functions of flat bones are protection and muscle attachment.
Answer explanation
Flat bones primarily serve to protect vital organs and provide surfaces for muscle attachment, making them essential for structural support and movement.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you provide examples of irregular bones?
Vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx
Scapula, clavicle, sternum
Humerus, radius, ulna
Femur, tibia, fibula
Answer explanation
Irregular bones have complex shapes and include the vertebrae, sacrum, and coccyx. These bones do not fit into the other categories like long or flat bones, making the first choice the correct answer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the bone(s) shown in #1
Femur
Pelvis
Skull
Answer explanation
The bone shown in #1 is the skull, which houses the brain and forms the structure of the head. The femur is the thigh bone, and the pelvis is the hip bone, neither of which match the description of the skull.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the bone(s) shown in #9
Tibia
Pelvis
Patella
Answer explanation
The bone shown in #9 is the patella, commonly known as the kneecap. It is a small, flat bone that protects the knee joint, distinguishing it from the tibia and pelvis, which are larger and located in different areas of the body.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the bone(s) shown in #2
Phalanges!
Mandible
Ulna
Answer explanation
The mandible is the lower jawbone and is distinct from the phalanges (finger bones) and ulna (forearm bone). Therefore, the correct identification for bone #2 is the mandible.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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