Skeletal System Quiz 1

One function of the skeletal system is _______ especially in regards to the vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.

• Protection
• Storage
• Synthesis
• Movement

_________ is a function of the skeletal system that is completed by joints, ligaments, and tendons.

• Protection
• Storage
• Synthesis
• Movement

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• shape and support

• movement

• protection

• gas exchange

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• Connective tissue

What is the function of marrow?

• To make protein

• To make red blood cells and store fat.

• reduce friction

• to hold bones together

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

• tendon

• cartilage

• periosteum

• ligament

Bones are living things.

• True

• False

Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

• skeletal

• muscular

• respiratory

• nervous

Structure #2 is the 

• medullary cavity
• periosteum
• epiphysis
• diaphysis

Structure #5 is the 

• medullary cavity
• periosteum
• epiphysis
• diaphysis