SC4 S1U1 Cornerstone 5 Pre-assessment

What is the function of bones in animals?

• To produce blood

• To store fat

• To provide support

• To help with digestion

How does the skeleton help animals?

• By allowing them to run faster

• By supporting their body and protecting internal organs

• By helping them breathe

• By aiding in food digestion

What is a joint?

• A type of bone

• Where two or more bones come together

• A flexible structure in the body

• A type of muscle

What is the function of muscles?

• To digest food

• To produce movement

• To store energy

• To protect internal organs

How do muscles and bones work together in animals?

• Muscles attach to muscles to create movement

• Muscles produce energy for bones

• Bones contract to move muscles

• Muscles pull on bones to allow movement

What is the role of heart muscles?

• To move bones

• To contract and pump blood through the body

• To digest food

• To help animals walk

What is the main function of feathers for birds?

• To keep birds warm

• To protect birds from predators

• To help birds fly and glide through the air

• To help birds swim

What do fish use to move through the water?

• Feathers

• Fins and a tail

• Legs and wings

• Scales and claws

What is the function of scales on a fish?

• To keep the fish warm

• To provide a smooth surface for swimming

• To make the fish look colorful

• To form a protective covering on the fish's body

What is the skeleton of an insect called?

• Endoskeleton

• Exoskeleton

• Cartilage

• Vertebrae