Skeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To digest food

• To provide structural support for the body

• To circulate blood

• To produce hormones

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Protecting organs

• Producing red and white blood cells

• Digesting food

• Allowing movement

Which bones are part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur and tibia

• Skull and vertebral column

• Radius and ulna

• Pelvis and humerus

What type of cells are produced by the skeletal system?

• Nerve cells

• Muscle cells

• Red and white blood cells

• Skin cells

Which of the following bones is part of the auditory system?

• Femur

• Hyoid

• Malleus

• Tibia

What is the function of cartilage in the body?

• Holds bones together

• Covers tips of bones to prevent rubbing

• Connects muscles to bones

• Supports the spine

What do ligaments do?

• Connect muscles to bones

• Hold bones together

• Protect internal organs

• Store calcium

Which of the following is NOT a part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Arms

• Skull

• Legs

• Shoulders

What type of tissue are tendons?

• Rigid and brittle

• Soft and spongy

• Strong and flexible

• Thin and fragile

Which of the following is a characteristic of tendons?

• They are brittle

• They are flexible

• They are spongy

• They are soft