Biology Quiz: Skeletal System

What is the function of the skeletal system related to blood cell formation?

• Production of platelets

• Production of white blood cells

• Production of red blood cells

• Storage of oxygen

Which bones are part of the Axial division of the skeleton?

• Scapula and clavicle

• Skull and ribcage

• Pelvic girdle and lower limbs

• Upper limbs and arms

What causes Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) to turn muscles, tendons, and ligaments into bone?

• Genetic mutation

• Infection

• Inflammation

• Physical injury

What is the structure at the ends of a long bone called?

• Medullary cavity

• Periosteum

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

What is the function of Yellow Marrow inside a long bone?

• Produces bone tissue

• Stores fat

• Stores minerals

• Produces blood cells

What type of bone tissue forms the wall of the diaphysis in a long bone?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Cartilage

• Marrow

What is the process called when bones first form as hyaline cartilage and gradually change into bone tissue?

• Ossification

• Resorption

• Inflammation

• Degeneration

What is the band of cartilage between the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone called?

• Articular cartilage

• Endosteum

• Periosteum

• Growth plate

What is the abnormal growth of bone in soft tissues called?

• Osteogenesis Imperfecta

• Osteoporosis

• Heterotopic Ossification

• Arthritis

What is the advantage of having Fontanels (soft spots) in an infant's skull?

• Promotes bone density

• Facilitates skull flexibility during birth

• Prevents skull fractures

• Allows for brain growth