Functions and Structure of the Skeletal System

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system related to protection?

• Bearing the weight of the body

• Encasement of essential organs

• Storage of minerals

• Production of blood cells

What is the term for the production of red and white blood cells in the skeletal system?

• Hematopoiesis

• Osteogenesis

• Myogenesis

• Cytogenesis

Which function of the skeletal system involves joints?

• Support

• Protection

• Movement

• Storage

What does the skeletal system store in yellow bone marrow?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Fat

• Calcium

What is the primary composition of bones?

• Water and proteins

• Matrix of living cells and fibers

• Fat and carbohydrates

• Minerals and vitamins

Which type of bone is the femur classified as?

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

• Long bone

• Short bone

What is an example of a flat bone?

• Femur

• Scapula

• Vertebrae

• Patella

Which bone is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• Wrist

• Vertebrae

• Patella

• Scapula

What are the two basic regions of a long bone?

• Diaphysis and Metaphysis

• Diaphysis and Epiphyses

• Epiphyses and Metaphysis

• Diaphysis and Cartilage

What is the function of the articular cartilage in long bones?

• Provides growth

• Stores minerals

• Provides smooth movement of joints and cushion from shock

• Connects muscles to bones