Skeletal System

Which statement is not a function of the skeletal system?

• Protects organs

• stores minerals

• circulates blood in the body

• helps with movement

What connects bones together?

• ligaments

• brains

• trachea

• heart

Which bone structure makes new blood cells?

• Compact

• Spongy

• Red Marrow

• Yellow Marrow

How many bones does an ADULT skeleton have?

• 206

• 200

True or False: Skeletal bones provide shape, support, protection and movement to your body.

• True

• False

What two minerals are bones primarily made up of?

• Carbon and Nitrogen

• Calcium and Phosphorus

• Gold and Silver

True or False: Bones are actually living organs.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Red bone marrow produces...

• Fat

• Energy

• Blood Cells

Yellow Bone Marrow stores...

• Blood Cells

• Fat

A condition where your bones can become weak and break easily is called...

• Old age

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis