Skeletal System

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Support and protection

• Circulation

• Respiration

The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and _______.

• Muscles

• Tendons

• Skin

• Nerves

The skeletal system works with the circulatory system by producing ____.

• A) Nerve cells

• B) Blood cells

• C) Muscle cells

• D) Skin cells

The vertebrae protect the ______.

• Heart

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Lungs

What connects muscles to bones?

• A) Ligaments

• B) Tendons

• C) Cartilage

• D) Nerves

How do nerves interact with bones?

• They run through bones to reach muscles and other tissues.

• They protect the brain.

• They cause bones to contract.

• They store calcium.

The diaphragm is a muscle attached to the ______ ribs.

• Upper

• Middle

• Lower

• None

Fill in the blank: Bones store _______ that are filtered by the kidneys.

• A) vitamins

• B) minerals

• C) proteins

• D) carbohydrates

All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT:

• movement

• blood cell formation

• bone marrow production

• body temperature regulation

Which part of the skeletal system is primarily responsible for protecting the brain?

• Rib cage

• Skull

• Pelvis

• Spine