Skeletal System

What is the main protein found in bones?

• Collagen

• Minerals

• Ligaments

• Tendons

Which type of skeleton do humans have?

• Hydrostatic skeleton

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• None of the above

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• Supporting the body

• Protecting organs

• Storing minerals

• All of the above

How many bones does an adult human generally have?

• 206

• Less than 206

• More than 206

• Depends on the individual

Which division of the human skeleton includes the bones in the skull and ribcage?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Long bones

• Short bones

What is the shape of long bones?

• Cylinder

• Cube

• Roundish

• Curved

Which type of bone is the patella?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Flat bone

What is the function of osteoclasts?

• Make bone

• Maintain bone structure

• Break down bone

• Make cartilage

What is the purpose of bone remodeling?

• To repair fractures

• To release minerals

• To replace old bone

• All of the above

What genetic disorder affects collagen production and makes bones brittle?

• Osteogenesis imperfecta

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis