Human Skeletal System Quiz

What is the main function of the skeletal system in the human body?

• Digestion

• Protection of internal organs

• Respiration

• Vision

Which type of bone tissue is found in the epiphysis of long bones?

• Compact bone

• Yellow bone marrow

• Spongy bone

• Red bone marrow

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

• Bone formation

• Bone resorption

• Muscle attachment

• Blood cell production

Which type of bone shape includes the ribs, sternum, and scapula?

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

What is the process called when bone cells break down bone matrix to release minerals into the blood?

• Ossification

• Osteogenesis

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

Which type of ossification involves the direct formation of bone from mesenchymal membrane?

• Intramembranous ossification

• Endochondral ossification

• Circumferential growth

• Longitudinal growth

What is the function of the epiphyseal plate in long bones?

• To provide attachment points for muscles

• To allow for longitudinal growth of bones

• To supply blood to the bone marrow

• To store minerals like calcium and phosphorus

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

• To store minerals in bones

• To provide flexibility to bones

• To break down old bone tissue

• To produce new bone cells