Skeletal System Functions

The hip bone protects organs such as _______.

• our heart

• the bladder

• our lungs

• blood vessels

What mineral is stored in our bone?

• Calcium

• Vitamin c

• Zinc

• Blood

Which bone holds our ribs together at the front of our body?

• Ribcage

• Spine

• Hip bone

• Breastbone

Which bone holds our ribs together at the back of our body?

• Ribcage

• Spine

• Breastbone

• Skull

What are functions of the skeletal system? Check all that apply.

• Movement

• Protection

• Sleep

• Support

Producing blood cells is a major function of the skeletal system.

• True

• False

By having the Skeletal System the body...

• Is able to move

• body is supported

• Can protect its major organs

• All of these

Which of the following is the purpose of the skeletal system?

• to provide structure and support to the human body

• to provide movement to our body

• to provide nutrients to our body

• to exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen

Which two describe main functions of the skeletal system?

• support and structure

• production of blood cells

• production of offspring

• circulation of hormones

Which of the following is not a major function of the skeletal sksytem?

• provides shape and support

• enables you to move

• digest food

• Protects your internal organs