Life Skills

Skeletal muscles always work_______ because they can only pull on bones they cannot push on bones.

• groups

• singly

• pairs

• None of the above

Of the following, which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• protects interior organs

• stores minerals

• produces vitamin D

• gives shape and support to body

________ tissure is the hard outside portions of the bone.

• periosteum

• cartilage

• spongy

• compact

Where two or more bones meet would be called a _______?

• Connection point

• marrow

• joint

• periosteum

Which system of the human body includes all the external coverings of the body, including the skin, nails, and hair?

• Muscular System

• Skeletal System

• Excretory System

• Integumentary System

Which of the following would not be part of a healthy diet for your muscles?

• fiber

• Sugar

• protein

• potassium

This layer of the skin insulates the body, provide a protective padding and store energy.

• epidermis

• fatty layer

• dermis

• melanin

of the following, which is NOT a function of skin

• produces vitamin D

• helps to regulate body temperature

• protect the body

• prevents sweating

The _______ is the outer, thinnest layer of your skin and the only layer in direct contact with the outside environment.

• epidermis

• dermis

• fatty layer

• hair

Which of the following is not found in the dermis?

• oil and sweat glands

• nerves

• blood vessels

• bones