Skeletal System

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What is a dislocation?

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A dislocation occurs when a bone comes out of a joint.

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What are the primary functions of the skeletal system?

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The primary functions of the skeletal system include providing shape and support to the body, protecting internal organs, facilitating movement, storing minerals, and producing blood cells.

Front

True or False: The skeletal system is responsible for making blood.

Back

True

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What is the name of the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone?

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Ligament

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What nutrients are essential for maintaining strong bones?

Back

Calcium and vitamin D are essential for maintaining strong bones.

Front

True or False: A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is important for bone health.

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True

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What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability.

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What is the difference between a fracture and a dislocation?

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A fracture is a break in the bone, while a dislocation is when a bone comes out of its joint.

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What type of cells are responsible for bone formation?

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Osteoblasts are the cells responsible for bone formation.

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What is the term for the flexible connective tissue found in joints?

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Cartilage is the flexible connective tissue found in joints.