Functions of the Skeletal System Quiz

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system related to protection?

• Bearing the weight of the body

• Encasing essential organs

• Production of blood cells

• Storage of minerals

What is the term for the production of red and white blood cells in the skeletal system?

• Hematopoiesis

• Osteogenesis

• Myelopoiesis

• Erythropoiesis

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Which function of the skeletal system involves joints providing movement for bones?

• Support

• Protection

• Movement

• Storage

What does the skeletal system store in yellow bone marrow?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Fat

• Calcium

Which section of the skeleton includes the skull, ribs, sternum, and vertebrae?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Cranial skeleton

• Thoracic skeleton

How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

• 80 bones

• 126 bones

• 206 bones

• 100 bones

What does the appendicular skeleton include?

• Skull and ribs

• Pectoral and pelvic girdles

• Vertebrae and sternum

• Central axis of the body

What are bones primarily composed of?

• Living cells and fibers surrounded by calcium deposits

• Water and proteins

• Fat and cartilage

• Blood and muscle tissue

How are bones classified?

• By their color

• By their shape

• By their size

• By their weight

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

• Femur

• Scapula

• Vertebrae

• Patella