Bones and Skeleton Quiz

How are bones of a human skeleton described?

• Living bones are described as dead, dry, and brittle.

• Living bones are described as strong and flexible.

• Living bones are described as weak and inflexible.

• Living bones are described as nonessential.

What are bones considered as in the skeletal system?

• Organs

• Muscles

• Tissues

• Cells

What is the skeletal system?

• The system that includes all muscles and tendons

• The organ system that provides an internal framework for the human body

• The system responsible for the body's movement

• The network of blood vessels and arteries

How many bones are included in the adult human skeletal system?

• 100

• 206

• 305

• 150

What are bones mainly made of?

• Muscle fibers

• Connective tissues, mainly collagen

• Cartilage only

• Adipose tissue

What do bones contain besides connective tissues?

• Only blood vessels

• Only nerves

• Blood vessels, nerves, and fats

• Only mineral salts

What are the meeting points of two or more bones called?

• Marrow

• Joints

• Ligaments

• Tendons

What is the function of joints in the skeletal system?

• To produce blood cells

• To store calcium

• To allow movement like levers

• To protect internal organs

What is cartilage?

• A type of dense connective tissue, made of tough protein fibers, strong, flexible and very smooth

• A type of bone that is rigid and brittle

• A type of muscle tissue that contracts and relaxes

• A type of nerve tissue that transmits signals

What is the function of ligaments?