Skeletal System Flashcard

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

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The main function of the skeletal system is to provide shape and support to the body.

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How many bones are in a human adult body?

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There are 206 bones in an adult human body.

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What does the skull protect?

Back

The skull protects the brain.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system: shape and support, movement, protection, or gas exchange?

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Gas exchange is NOT a function of the skeletal system.

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What is one of the key roles of bones in the body?

Back

Bones provide support to the body.

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What is the term for the framework of bones in the body?

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The skeletal system.

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True or False: The skeletal system helps in movement.

Back

True.

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What type of tissue connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones.

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What type of tissue connects bones to other bones?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones.

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What is the role of the rib cage in the skeletal system?

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The rib cage protects the heart and lungs.