There are 22 bones in the skull, out of which eight are flat and interlocked. These bones enclose the brain and are called the _____

• Helpful bones

• Useful bones

• Brain bones

• Cranial bones

What is the primary function of the skull?

• To produce hormones

• To protect the brain and sensory organs

• To regulate body temperature

• To aid in digestion

How does the skull protect the brain?

• The skull protects the brain by providing a soft, cushioned structure.

• The skull protects the brain by allowing direct exposure to external forces.

• The skull protects the brain by providing a hard, bony structure.

• The skull protects the brain by absorbing impact through its flexibility.

Name one function of the skull related to sensory organs.

• Protection of sensory organs

• Aiding in balance

• Supporting muscle attachment

• Assisting in digestion

Mark the vertebral column in this image

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There are __ bones in the skull

Vertebral Column is made up of 33 small and irregular- shaped bones called ______

• spine

• skull

• Vertebrae

• skeleton

The skull is attached to the vertebral column also known as _____

• spine
• backbone
• neckbone
• skullbone

The vertebrae allows us to bend, twist and stand upright

• True

• False

The two types of bones in the skull are: (pick any two)

• skull bone

• Cranial bones

• backbone

• Facial bones