Structure and Support

When a muscle contacts, the cells of muscle become

• not sure

• back to it original length

• shorter

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What is the function of ligaments in the body?

• Protect internal organs

• Produce blood cells

• Store energy

• Connect muscles to bones

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• Pump blood

• Support the body

• Produce energy

• Control movement

What is it called where two or more bones connect

• Joint

• Tendon

• ligaments

• cartilage

This is a tissue that connects the ends of bones together to form a joint...joins bone to bone

• tendon

• nerve

• epithelial

• ligament

This tough band of connective tissue connects muscles to bones.

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

• femur

The skeletal system has several jobs. Select one of the following that describe its jobs.

• identifies and acts upon germs and bacteria that invade the body

• breaks down food and absorbs nutrients into the blood stream

• protects internal organs

• carries blood through out the body

TRUE or FALSE: Bones are living tissue.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is stored in the skeletal system?

• potassium

• calcium

• sodium

• water

Name the three types of skeletons.

• skull, backbone, ribs

• hinge, pivot, ball and socket

• exoskeleton, endoskeleton, hydrostatic skeleton

• jet propulsion, mantle, funnel