Exploring the Skeletal System and Brain Functions

The video provides an in-depth look at the human skeletal system, detailing its structure, functions, and components. It explains the role of bones, joints, and the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The video also covers the sense organs, highlighting their functions and importance in daily life.

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To circulate blood

• To digest food

• To provide shape and support to the body

• To produce hormones

How many bones does an adult human have?

• 150

• 206

• 300

• 270

Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?

• Ribcage

• Backbone

• Skull

• Limbs

What is the function of the ribcage?

• To produce blood cells

• To aid in digestion

• To support the legs

• To protect the heart and lungs

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

• Ball and socket joint

What is the role of the cerebrum?

• To control involuntary actions

• To coordinate voluntary movements

• To control sense organs and thinking

• To protect the spinal cord

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and posture?

• Cerebrum

• Spinal cord

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

What is the function of the spinal cord?

• To circulate blood

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

• To exchange information between the brain and the body

Which sense organ helps us to hear sounds?

• Eyes

• Nose

• Ears

• Skin

What is the function of the optic nerves?

• To carry messages of taste

• To transmit images from the retina to the brain

• To transmit sound waves

• To detect smells

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