THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

What is the largest bone in the body?

scapula

humerus

femur

carilage

• scapula

• humerus

• femur

• carlage

About how many bones does an adult have?

• 399

• 1290

• 14

• 206

What connects bones together?

• ligaments

• brains

• trachea

• heart

Inside our bones, there is a soft substance called _____________ _______________

• a narrow bone

• bone marrow

• spongy bone

• ligament

What can you infer from the fact that babies have more bones than adults?

• Most adults suffer from bone loss

• Teenagers also have more bones than adults

• Babies shed some of their bones as they grow

• Some of babies' bones fuse together as they grow

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

• muscular system

• respiratory 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 skeleton ____________ our body and ____________ our organs.

• supports

• protects

• grows

• resists

The skull protects the _______________

• heart

• brain

• lungs

• stomach