Skeletal System Quiz

What are the three main functions of the skeletal system?

• Protection, digestion, and movement

• Movement, protection, and storage of minerals and fat

• Circulation, respiration, and movement

• Digestion, storage, and immunity

What serves as the scaffold against which muscles pull for movement?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• The skeletal system

• Cartilage

Which delicate organ is protected by the skull?

• Heart

• Brain

• Lungs

• Kidneys

What two roles do bones play in providing structure to the human body?

• Support and shape

• Movement and respiration

• Digestion and immunity

• Circulation and storage

Which cells are synthesized by bones?

• Muscle and nerve cells

• Blood and immune cells

• Cartilage and ligament cells

• Bile and bacteria

What disease causes brittle, fragile bones?

• Osteoarthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Rickets

• Scoliosis

What is osteoarthritis?

• A disease causing bone fragility

• Degenerative joint disease

• A condition where bones fail to elongate

• A deficiency in bone calcium

What is the distinguishing feature of long bones?

• Equal length and width

• Pronounced longitudinal axis

• Plate-like shape

• Irregular shape

What is the function of the growth plate (epiphyseal plate)?

• Connects bone to bone

• Where bone elongation happens

• Protects articulating joints

• Maintains bone homeostasis

What type of bones are similar in length and width and are found in the wrist?

• Flat bones

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Irregular bones