Skeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Production of red blood cells

• Support and shape

• Storage of calcium

• Movement

Which type of bone tissue is described as having small holes and being less dense?

• Compact tissue

• Spongy bone

• Bone marrow

• Periosteum

What does the yellow bone marrow store?

• Red blood cells

• Calcium

• Fat

• Blood vessels and nerves

What type of joint is the hip?

• Immovable

• Hinge

• Ball and socket

• Pivot

What covers the ends of bones and prevents them from rubbing against each other?

• Bone marrow

• Periosteum

• Cartilage

• Spongy bone

What is the function of ligaments?

• To connect muscle to bone

• To connect bones to other bones

• To help in the contraction of muscles

• To protect organs

Which type of muscle is under conscious control and must work in pairs?

• Cardiac muscles

• Smooth muscles

• Skeletal muscles

• Tendons

What is a fracture?

• Inflammation of bones

• Weakening and brittleness of bones

• A broken bone

• A type of muscle

How can bone health be maintained?

• Regular exercise and a balanced diet with calcium and vitamin D

• Avoiding physical activity

• Consuming high sugar diet

• Exposure to cold temperatures

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

• They connect bones to other bones.

• They regulate body temperature.

• They connect muscle to bone.

• They are found only in the heart.