BJU Life Science Chapter 13

What are the major organs of the skeletal system?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Bones

• Heart

Which type of bone tissue is found in the ends of long bones and within flat bones?

• Spongy or cancellous bone tissue

• Cartilage

• Adipose tissue

• Compact bone tissue

What is the function of the periosteum?

• The function of the periosteum is to cover the outer surface of bones.

• The periosteum is responsible for producing red blood cells.

• The periosteum acts as a cushion for the spinal cord.

• The periosteum functions as a lubricant for joints.

What are the two main types of bone marrow found in bones?

• Outer marrow and inner marrow

• Hard marrow and soft marrow

• Red marrow and yellow marrow

• Green marrow and blue marrow

the study of life

• Biology

• Electricity

• Microscope

• Conservation

• Suture

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Which type of scientist studies the human body, organs, and cells?

• geologist

• biologist

• meteorologist

• astronomer

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Match the following vocabulary terms and definitions:

• a group of tissue working together

• organ

• the most basic form of life

• organ system

• any living thing

• organism

• specialized cells working together

• cell

• a group of organs working together

• tissue

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​ ​ (a)   are the smallest unit of all life

• Cells

• Minerals

• Nucleus

• Germs

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What is the main function of bones?

• All bones in your body make up your skeleton that help you circulate blood around your body.

• All bones in your body make up your skeleton that helps you move and protects your internal organs

• All bones in your body make up your skeleton. This is it, there is no other function

• I was NEVER told this would be on the quiz.

Where are blood cells made? 

• Yellow marrow 

• Red marrow

• Spongy Bone 

• Periosteum