Quiz on the Skeletal System

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Facilitates digestion

• Supports the body

• Regulates temperature

• Produces hormones

Which type of bone tissue is dense and strong?

• Marrow

• Cartilage

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• Supports muscles

• Produces blood cells

• Cushions joints

• Stores minerals

How many bones does an adult human skeleton typically have?

• 150

• 206

• 250

• 300

Which type of bone is primarily found in the wrist and ankles?

• Long bones

• Flat bones

• Short bones

• Irregular bones

What is the main function of ligaments?

• Connect muscles to bones

• Connect bones to bones

• Store minerals

• Cushion joints

Which bone disease is characterized by brittle and weak bones?

• Osteoarthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Gout

• Scoliosis

What type of bone is the patella classified as?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Flat bone

What is the primary role of the axial skeleton?

• Stores fat

• Supports limbs

• Protects internal organs

• Facilitates movement

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

• Stores minerals

• Facilitates movement

• Produces hormones

• Protects organs