Skeletal test

What is one of the primary functions of bones in the human body?

• Providing energy

• Providing shape

• Producing hormones

• Filtering blood

How do bones protect internal organs?

• By creating a strong barrier around them

• By producing antibodies

• By storing excess nutrients

• By helping with digestion

Which minerals are stored in bones?

• Iron and magnesium

• Calcium and phosphorus

• Sodium and potassium

• Zinc and copper

Where are red blood cells primarily produced in the body?

• In the liver

• In the heart

• In the lungs

• In the bone marrow

What is the function of sesamoid bones?

• Protecting vital organs

• Providing shape to the body

• Aiding in muscle movement

• Storing minerals

Which type of bone is characterized by an unusual shape and provides both support and protection?

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

• Long bones

What medical condition is characterized by inflammation of the joints and often results in pain?

• Gout

• Arthritis

• Fracture

• Scoliosis

What is the medical term for a break in the bone?

• Osteoma

• Osteomalacia

• Osteoporosis

• Fracture

Which medical condition involves the abnormal softening of bones and is called "rickets" in children?

• Osteoma

• Osteomalacia

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

What does the term "prosthesis" refer to?

• Surgical correction of bone

• Artificial replacement for a missing body part

• Removal of a limb

• Transplanting and implanting tissue