Muscular and Skeletal Systems

What do the muscular system and skeletal system have in common?

• Both systems protect the brain.

• Both systems pump blood to the body.

• Both systems are made up of soft material.

• Both systems assist the body with movement.

The skeletal system does all of the following EXCEPT

• produces red blood cells

• stores calcium and minerals

• protects organs

• excretes waste

What are the main functions of the skeleton?

• protection

• Body shape 

• movement

• A,b and c

Muscles always work in _____

• pairs

• groups of 3

• bones

• joints

Voluntary muscle is

• muscle that has to be told when to move

• muscle that moves automatically

• muscle that needs to be stretched regularly

• muscle that makes up the heart and stomach

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Which best describes the purpose of the skeletal system?

• It connects bones and muscles together?

• It connects the organs of the body to the brain.

• It provides support for the body and protects organs.

• It provides energy to the bones and muscles so they can move.

Which best describes the function of the skeletal system?

• It transports oxygen to cells and tissues

• It gives shape and support to the human body.

• It takes in and breaks down all necessary nutrients for the body.

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 200

• 206

• 205

• 204

Which body system's main purpose is to help the body move?

• digestive system

• muscular system

• respiratory system

When a muscle contracts, it _______

• gets longer

• gets shorter

• gets thinner

• grows hair

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