The Skeletal System: Intro, Structure & Function

How many bones are in the human body?

• 200

• 206

• 300

• 335

Which of the following professions is NOT related to the skeletal system?

• Athletic Trainer

• Forensic Scientist

• Respiratory Therapist

• Orthopaedic Surgeon

Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? check all that apply

• Protection

• Provides levers for movement

• Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Production of blood cells

There are _ types of bones.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The long shaft of a bone is called the:

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

There are 3 types of bones marrow.

• True

• False

The cells that break down bone.

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteocyte

• Chondrocyte

Bone growth occurs at the _ of a bone.

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Epiphyseal Plate

• Hyaline Cartilage

Bones can serve as a storage reservoir for certain minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and _.

• Zinc

• Copper

• Calcium

• Mercury

These bones are found in the upper and lower extremities.

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat