skeleton system

What are the jobs of the skeleton?

_{(Select all correct answers)}

• supports the body and give it shape

• makes red blood cells

• protects soft parts of the body

• store minerals

How many bones are in an adult human's body?

• 206

• 168

• 542

• 337

What two organs does the rib cage protect?

• heart

• lungs

• brain

• eyes

The spine is made up of 26 _____________________.

• vertebrae

• ribs

• muscles

• nerves

The skeleton is made of which two different materials?

• bone

• cartilage

• skin

• blood

This soft material is found inside bones and is where red blood cells are made.

• marrow

• enamel

• stomach

• brain

A joint is a place where two bones ___________________.

• come together

• fall apart

• hang out

• break

This strong, thread-like tissue holds two bones together at a joint.

• ligament

• blood vessel

• intestine

• nerve

What do your bones protect?

• organs
• skin
• muscles
• feelings

This is a picture of what? (choose the answer that is most complete)

• robot
• skeleton
• ulna
• vertebrate

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