Skeletal System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of tissues is NOT found in bone?

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Adipose tissue

Multiple Choice

Why is it significant that bones are considered living organs?

• Because they are made up of different types of tissues and perform vital functions

• Because they are hard and provide structure

• Because they do not change over time

• Because they are only found in humans

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the skeleton is considered 'awesome' according to the overview?

• It can repair itself after damage

• It protects delicate organs

• It helps the body float in water

• It prevents the body from collapsing

Multiple Choice

How many bones are in a human skeleton?

• 6 or 7

• 206

• 29

• 710

Multiple Choice

What kind of stuff is stored in bones?

• Bones do not store stuff

• Calcium, phosphate and fat

• Sodium

• Chlorophyll

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

• Support

• Blood cell formation

• Digestion

• Hormone production

Multiple Choice

What regions of the body does the axial skeleton NOT include?

• Head

• Torso

• Ear

• Arms

Multiple Choice

What regions of the body does the appendicular skeleton include?

• Head

• Torso

• Ear

• Arms and Legs

Open Ended

Name the four bone shapes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a long bone?

• Femur

• Metacarpal

• Scapula

• Tibia

Multiple Select

Which bones are classified as flat bones? Select all that apply.

• Sternum

• Scapula

• Carpals

• Ribs

Multiple Choice

Describe the difference between compact bone tissue and spongy bone tissue in terms of their location.

• Compact bone is on the outside, spongy is inside

• Compact bone is on the inside, spongy is outside

• Compact bone mixed in with the spongy is inside

• Compact bone makes up the arm and legs, spongy bone is only in ribs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of bone markings described in the slide?

• Projections

• Surfaces

• Depressions and openings

• Fissures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell

• osteocytes

• osteoporosis

• osteoblasts

• osteoclasts

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about ossification is/are correct?

• Ossification is the process of bone tissue formation.

• Ossification is only important during embryonic development.

• Ossification is essential for bone growth and repair.

• Ossification stops after early adulthood.

Multiple Choice

What are the two main steps in the treatment of a bone fracture?

• Reduction and immobilization

• Hematoma and callus formation

• Ossification and resorption

• Remodeling and mineralization

Open Ended

How does understanding the different tissues that make up bone help you appreciate the complexity of the skeletal system?