Objectives Related to Skeletal Tissues

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

• Digestion of food

• Production of hormones

• Protection of vital organs

• Regulation of body temperature

What role do bones play in movement?

• They act as levers for muscular action

• They produce energy for muscles

• They contract and relax to create movement

• They provide nutrients to muscles

Which minerals are stored in the skeletal system?

• Iron and magnesium

• Sodium and potassium

• Calcium and phosphorus

• Zinc and copper

What process occurs in the skeletal system related to blood?

• Hematopoiesis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

Which part of the body is primarily composed of skeletal tissue?

• Heart

• Brain

• Bones

• Skin

Which of the following types of tissues are part of the skeletal system?

• Bone, cartilage, ligaments

• Muscle, skin, nerves

• Tendons, blood, fat

• Hair, nails, teeth

What is the function of bone cells?

• Provide toughness and stability

• Develop, strengthen, and break down bone

• Connect muscles to bones

• Store calcium

What role does the bone matrix play in the structure of bones?

• It stores fat

• It provides toughness and stability

• It connects bones to muscles

• It produces red blood cells

What does the suffix "blast" mean in the context of bone cells?

• To break down

• To build up

• To transport

• To mature

What type of tissue is cartilage?

• Muscular tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue