Functions of the Skeletal System Quiz

What is the function of the skeletal system related to providing a framework for the body?

• Movement

• Support

• Protection

• Storage

Which part of the skeletal system is responsible for protecting internal organs from injury?

• The skull, rib cage, and vertebrae

• The pelvis and skull

• The arms and legs

• The hands and feet

How do bones contribute to movement?

• By acting as barriers to muscle expansion

• By acting as levers and points of attachment for muscles

• By producing blood cells that aid in movement

• By storing minerals that directly cause movement

Where is red marrow found and what does it produce?

• In flat bones such as ribs, pelvis, and skull; it produces red and white blood cells

• In long bones such as femur and tibia; it produces platelets

• In the joints between bones; it produces synovial fluid

• In the outer layer of bones; it produces cartilage

What do bones store that is necessary for nerves and muscles to work properly?

• Vitamins

• Proteins

• Calcium

• Carbohydrates

Which part of the body does the skeletal system primarily protect?

• Muscles

• Skin

• Internal organs

• Nerves

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in bones?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which function of the skeletal system involves protecting the brain?

• Support

• Blood cell production

• Movement

• Protection

How do bones contribute to blood cell production?

• By producing red and white blood cells directly

• By storing blood

• By providing a surface for bone marrow to produce blood cells

• By releasing hormones that stimulate blood cell production

Which type of marrow is responsible for blood cell production?

• Yellow marrow

• Red marrow
  

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts