DOL Cont Skeletal System 10-7-24

1. Which statements refer to the functions of the skeletal system? Choose THREE correct answers.

• It breaks down food for energy.
• It produces blood cells.
• It stores minerals.
• It communicates using electrical signals.
• It helps with movement.

2. Where are short bones typically found in the human body?

• In the arms and legs
• In the wrists and ankles
• In the skull and ribs
• In the spine and hip

3. Here's a diagram comparing the long bones of humans and animals. Below is a multiple-choice question designed to help students compare and contrast these bones: Based on the diagram, which of the following statements best describes the similarities and differences between human and animal long bones?

• A. Human and animal long bones have the same shape and are used only for walking.
• B. Both human and animal long bones support movement, but animal bones are often longer and adapted for specific actions like running or jumping.
• C. Human long bones are thicker than animal long bones because they support more weight.
• D. Animal long bones are hollow, while human bones are solid throughout.

4. The Achilles tendon is an essential structure in your ankle. In football, tearing or rupturing the Achilles tendon is a common injury. 30-40% of players who tore their Achilles never returned to play again in the NFL. Why is the Achilles tendon important, and why is tearing it a serious injury for football players?

• A. The Achilles tendon helps players to throw the football.
• B. The Achilles tendon connects the foot to the toes, making it easy to balance.
• C. The Achilles tendon helps players run, jump, and push off the ground, so tearing it makes movement difficult.
• D. The Achilles tendon protects the knee and helps with bending the leg.

5. Part A Which of the following best explains why the forelimbs of these animals have the same bones?

• A. They live in similar environments and need the same types of limbs.
• B. They evolved from a common ancestor that had a similar limb structure.
• C. The bones grew to look the same by chance.
• D. They all need to run, fly, and swim the same way.

Part B #5 Why is it important for scientists to study homologous structures when learning about the evolution of different species? Restate- Studying homologous structures is important because it helps scientists understand...