Skeletal System Quiz

Yellow marrow functions to ______.

• produce new bone cells

• store calcium

• store fat

• produce calcium

Red bone marrow functions to

• produce fat

• produce blood cells

• store cells

• produce new bone cells

How many vertebrae are in the neck?

• 2

• 4

• 7

• 12

How many vertebrae are in the thoracic region?

• 12

• 20

• 10

• 7

How many fused vertebrae are found in the sacrum?

• 8

• 2

• 4

• 5

What is the place where two bones meet?

• bones

• tendons

• ligament

• joint

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

• 216
• 371
• 206
• 199

How many different types of bones are there?

• 5

• 3

• 1

• 4

Answer explanation

Flat,Long, Short, and Irregular

The Skeletal System accomplishes which three functions?

• Mineral storage- stores calcium and phosphate

• Pumps blood through the body

• Movement- works with muscles so you can get around

• Protects the body from germs

• Produces blood cells

How many ribs are there?