Intro to the Skeletal System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of the bones?

• Support and Protection

• Attachment to the muscles

• Stores inorganic salts

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the main functions of the skeleton?

• Protection

• Body Shape

• Movement

• All Of These

Multiple Choice

The functions are the skeletal system are

• To support the body, protect the organs, store calcium, and produce blood cells

• to regulate the composition of body fluids by removing metabolic wastes and retain the balance of water, salt, and other nutrients

• to regulate and maintain bodily functions by producing hormones and releasing them into the blood stream

• to enable the diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream and the removal of carbon dioxide from the bloodstream

Open Ended

Explain why the skeletal system is important for the human body.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Support

• Protection

• Storage

Multiple Choice

What are the two basic regions of long bones?

• Diaphysis and Epiphysis

• Cortex and Medulla

• Shaft and End

• Articular and Epiphyseal

Multiple Choice

What type of cartilage is the costal cartilage made of?

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Calcified cartilage

Multiple Choice

What fills the medullary cavity in young people?

• Yellow bone marrow

• Red bone marrow

• Fatty tissue

• Cartilage

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the red bone marrow?

• Stores excess glucose for energy
• Regulates body temperature
• Produces insulin for blood sugar control
• Produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

• Femur

• Scapula

• Wrist

• Patella

Multiple Choice

Where are new blood cells created?

• In the scapula

• In bone marrow, located inside the bone

• In the patella

• In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the skeletal system, or is there anything you would like to learn more about?

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident