Understanding the Skeletal System

What is one of the primary functions of the skeletal system?

• Produces hormones

• Provides structure

• Regulates body temperature

• Digests food

Which part of the skeletal system is responsible for protecting vital organs?

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Muscular system

• Nervous system

What is the process of making new blood cells called?

• Osteogenesis

• Hemopoiesis

• Calcification

• Metamorphosis

Which of the following is included in the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Clavicle

• Skull

• Pelvis

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 206

• 210

• 198

• 220

Which type of bone is longer than it is wide?

• Flat bone

• Short bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

• Protects the brain

• Stores minerals

• Allows for movement

• Produces hormones

Which of the following bones is part of the pectoral girdle?

• Ulna

• Clavicle

• Tibia

• Sternum

What is the main function of the axial skeleton?

• Facilitates movement

• Stores fats

• Holds you upright

• Produces enzymes

Which mineral is primarily stored and released by the skeletal system?

• Iron

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Potassium