7th Grade Skeletal and Muscular Systems Exam

Front

The _______________________________ contains bones as well as other structures that connect and protect your bones and that support other functions in the body.

Back

Skeleton

Front

Inside of most bones is made of ________________________ or soft tissue.

Back

Spongy

Front

A (n) _________________________ is where two or more bones meet.

Back

Joint

Front

Bones are joined together by stretchy tissues called _________________.

Back

ligaments

Front

All are main functions of the skeletal system except: support of the body, protection to the organs, produce red blood cells

Back

regulates body temperature

Front

What is the main purpose of cartilage?

Back

Prevents the surface of the bones from rubbing together, Provides cushion between bones, Provides protection for the skeleton, Provides a covering to the ends of the bones.

Front

The skeletal system helps the body: Reproduce, fight disease, sit and stand, all of the above, only a and b

Back

sit and stand

Front

Involuntary muscles found in your internal organs.

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

T/F) Cardiac muscles are located only in the heart, blood vessels and the abdomen.

Back

False

Front

T/F) Voluntary muscle cannot be consciously controlled, but involuntary muscles can be consciously controlled.

Back

False