Skeletal System HS Quiz

What is the primary component that bones are made of?

• Muscle tissue

• Cartilage

• Calcium phosphate

• Collagen

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Support the body

• Store minerals

• Produce blood cells

• Conduct nerve impulses

What type of joint is found in the elbow?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by:

• Inflammation of the joints

• Increased bone density

• Decreased bone density

• Overproduction of bone marrow

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 206

• 305

• 256

• 187

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Radius

• Sternum

• Ulna

What is the term for the process of blood cell formation that occurs in the bone marrow?

• Ossification

• Hematopoiesis

• Calcification

• Homeostasis

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

What is the name of the disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and deformity?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis

• Rickets

The skull is an example of which type of joint?

• Synovial joint

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• None of the above