Quiz: Skeletal System

What is the inner framework of bones and cartilage in vertebrates called?

• School System

• Skeleton System

• Periosteum System

• Skin System

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the hard tissue that forms the skeleton of a person or animal?

• Muscle
• Skin
• Blood
• Bone

What are the three main functions of the skeletal system?

• to dance, look pretty, and stand in line without leaning against the wall

• to protect, provide structure/stability, and aid in the ease of movement

• acts as a sensory organ, prevent dehydration, and serve as a defense against toxins

• movement, posture, and heat production

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 6

• 200

• 206

• 306

What organs are protected by the rib cage?

• nostrils

• heart

• pelvis

• lungs

What is the biggest bone in the human body?

• Skull
• Spine
• Femur
• Humerus

Which organ does the skull protect?

• Heart
• Lungs
• Brain
• Liver