Skeletal System

Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

• skeletal

• muscular

• respiratory

• nervous

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

• Gives shape and support to the body.

• Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

• Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

The joint with a rounded end of bone fitting snug within another bone.

• ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

This is at the end of a bone, cushions/tough

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

This attaches bone to muscle.

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

This attaches bone to bone

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

The part of the bone that makes red blood cells.

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

• bone marrow

How many bones are in an adult body?

• 106

• 206

• 306

• 406

What does our skeleton help us do?

• Move
• Think
• Sleep
• None of these