Skeletal System Interactive Lesson

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for bones to have a blood supply and nerves?

Open Ended

Are bones alive?

Open Ended

Why are bones important?

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about bones.

• Bones are made of living tissue.

• Bones contain different types of tissue.

• Bones are only found in the arms and legs.

• Bones help give shape and form to the body.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• To produce blood cells

• To create smooth surfaces for bone movement

• To store calcium

• To hold bones together

Open Ended

Explain how ligaments contribute to the function of the skeletal system.

Multiple Choice

Which parts make up the skeletal system?

• Bones, cartilage, and ligaments

• Muscles, skin, and nerves

• Blood, veins, and arteries

• Organs, tissues, and cells

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

• Support

• Protection

• Digestion

• Storage

Open Ended

Describe the differences between compact bone and spongy bone.

Multiple Select

Which structures are found in bones according to the diagram and description?

• Periosteum

• Bone marrow

• Cartilage

• Growth plates

Multiple Choice

What is the role of growth plates in bone development?

• They help bones store calcium

• They allow bones to grow longer

• They protect organs

• They produce blood cells

Multiple Choice

What happens to the cartilage in the growth plate by the time a child reaches 18 to 25 years of age?

• It remains unchanged

• It turns into muscle

• It is replaced by bone

• It disappears completely

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the skeletal system or bones after today's lesson?

Multiple Choice

What is one way in which bones are alive in a living person?

• They are hollow and empty

• They contain living cells

• They are made of metal

• They do not change over time