Skeletal System Functions

(a)   What is the role of the appendicular skeleton?

• Support and movement
• Protection of vital organs

• Blood cell production

• Mineral storage

_____ This part of the bone produces new blood cells.

• Red Bone Marrow

• Yellow Bone Marrow

• Compact Bone

• Spongy Bone

_____ How do tendons contribute to the skeletal system?

• Support

• Movement

• Protection

• Blood Cell Production

_____ Which skeletal system disorder is characterized by a side-to-side curve of the spine?

• Scoliosis

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Osteoporosis

_____ The body contains (a)   bones.

• femur

• tibia

• humerus

• skull

Which statements refer to the functions of the skeletal system? Choose THREE correct answers.

• It breaks down food for energy.

• It produces blood cells.

• It stores minerals.

• It communicates using electrical signals.

• It helps with movement.

Study the provided diagram of the human skeleton. Which of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Skull

• Pelvis

The axial skeleton is essential for protecting the body’s internal organs because:

• it is made of dense tissue and has a rigid structure.

• it is flexible and can absorb shocks.

• it is located in the limbs and provides mobility.

• it is composed of soft tissue and is lightweight.

Which student is most accurate in explaining why a healthy skeletal system is necessary for overall body health?

• A. Alexa

• B. Anthony

• C. Both students are accurate.

• D. Neither student is accurate.

Which explanation best supports your choice above?

• A. Bones cannot produce and store substances at the same time.

• B. Blood cells are produced in the long bones, but they do not have the ability to store minerals.

• C. Bones cannot produce blood cells.

• D. The functions of the skeletal system include both the production of blood cells and the storage of minerals.