Skeletal System

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• support of the body

• blood cell production

• all of the choices

• protect internal organs

Bone formation is called _____.

• ossification

• calcification

• remodeling

• osteopenia

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• production of blood cells

• stores minerals like calcium

• leverage for muscle action

• generates heat for warmth

The hollow, middle part of the long bone is

called the _____ .

• periosteum

• spongy bone

• marrow cavity

• compact bone

The red bone marrow produces 
_____ cells.

• blood
• bone
• adipose
• lymphatic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What type of cell builds up new bone?

• osteoblast

• osteoclast

• osteocyte

• osteopenia

Long, short, flat, and irregular are _____.

• types of bone shape
• functions of bone
• types of muscle tissue
• types of bone cells

The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage make up the _____.

• axial skeleton
• appendicular skeleton
• entire skeleton
• central skeleton

What are found in limbs, has a shaft (diaphysis) and two ends (epiphyses)?

• irregular bones
• flat bones
• short bones
• long bones

A part of a bone that is a projection or bump is called a _____.

• foramen

• fossa

• sinus

• process