Health Final - Study Guide

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

• protects the organs

• allows movement

• produced red and white blood cells

• stores minerals

• All of the above

What does the skull protect?

• Brian

• Heart

• Nose

• Ears

What are 2 examples of short bones?

• Legs and arms

• wrist and ankles

• Spine and toes

What is cartilage?

• A strong, flexible connective tissue

• Found in many areas of the body including at the ends of bones, end of the nose, and within the outer earlobe

• Both A & B

Name one problem people can have with their skeletal system?

• Skin cancer

• Scoliosis - A lateral, or side to side, curvature of the spine

• Paper cut

• Parkinsons

Select all the ways to keep your Skeletal System healthy.

• Eat healthy

• Exercise

• Play video games

What are voluntary muscles?

• movements that happen without your control

• movements that you control

What movements do involuntary muscles control? Select all that apply.

• heartbeat

• walking

• breathing

• digesting food

• talking

What are the three types of muscles?

• Strong & Weak

• Big, small & medium

• Smooth, Cardiac, & Skeletal

• Smooth & Skeletal

Name two ways to keep your muscles healthy.