KS3 Biology: The Skeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of the skull?

• To support the body

• To protect the brain

• To make blood cells

• To help the body move

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the body?

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Femur

• Radius

What are the three bones in the arm?

• Humerus, Radius, Ulna

• Femur, Tibia, Fibula

• Clavicle, Scapula, Sternum

• Skull, Vertebrae, Ribcage

What do the vertebrae protect?

• The spinal cord

• The heart

• The lungs

• The brain

Where are blood cells made?

• In the lungs

• In the muscles

• In the bone marrow

• In the heart

What connects muscles to bones?

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Nerves

• Tendons

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

• Pelvis

• Ribcage

• Vertebrae

• Skull

What is the function of red blood cells?

• To fight infections

• To protect organs

• To support the body

• To carry oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• To support the body

• To protect vital organs

• To produce energy

• To make blood cells

What type of tissue connects bones to each other?

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Muscles