SMI: Bones & Soft Tissue: Bones

What is the average number of bones in the human skeleton?

• 200

• 206

• 210

• 215

Which of the following is a function of the human skeleton?

• Producing red blood cells

• Forming a protective framework for muscles

• Digesting food

• Regulating body temperature

What is one gender difference in the skeletal system?

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• Males generally have larger and heavier bones than females.

• Females have a more rounded pelvic cavity compared to males.

• Males have a longer rib cage than females.

True or False: Women's bones are heavier and larger than men's bones.

• True

• False

What are the two main parts of the skeletal system?

Which bones are included in the axial skeleton?

• Clavicle, scapula, pelvis
• Skull, vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, ribs.
• Radius, ulna, carpals
• Humerus, femur, tibia

What essential minerals does the skeletal system store?

(a)  

How does the skeletal system support the body?

• The skeletal system produces hormones that control growth.
• The skeletal system supports the body by providing structure, protection, and facilitating movement.
• The skeletal system helps in digestion and nutrient absorption.
• The skeletal system regulates body temperature and fluid balance.

What are the microscopic cells in bones called?

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

What gives the bone its hardness and durability?

• Calcium phosphate

• Collagen fibers

• Bone marrow

• Cartilage