Skeletal System

What is the skeletal system primarily made of?

• Protein

• Minerals

• Collagen

• Water

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

• 300

• 150

• 100

Which part of the skeletal system includes the bones in the skull and ribcage?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Long bones

• Short bones

What type of bone shape is the femur?

• 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 cartilage in the skeletal system?

• Support bone

• Serve as a template for bone placement

• Make blood cells

• Store minerals

What is the process called when bone is reabsorbed and replaced?

• Bone growth

• Bone remodeling

• Bone fracture

• Bone fusion

What genetic disorder affects collagen production and makes bones brittle?

• Osteogenesis imperfecta

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis