Understanding the Skeletal System

Which of the following is a main function of the skeletal system?

• Producing hormones

• Providing support for the body

• Digesting food

• Pumping blood

What does the skeletal system protect in the human body?

• Muscles

• Internal organs

• Hair

• Skin

Which function of the skeletal system helps you move?

• Producing sweat

• Working with muscles

• Making saliva

• Filtering blood

What is stored in the bones as a function of the skeletal system?

• Water

• Calcium

• Oxygen

• Sugar

Which part of the skeletal system is responsible for making blood cells?

• Bone marrow

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

• Tendons

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

• Producing blood cells

• Storing minerals

• Breaking down food

• Protecting organs

The skeletal system gives the body its _______.

• Color

• Shape

• Temperature

• Smell

Which mineral is mainly stored in bones?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Sodium

What type of tissue connects bones to other bones?

• Muscle

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Skin

Which function of the skeletal system helps protect the brain?

• The rib cage

• The skull

• The pelvis

• The femur