Animal Organ Systems

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

• Producing blood cells

• Supporting the body

• Digesting food

• Storing minerals

What does the skeletal system store and produce?

• Stores fat and produces hormones

• Stores minerals and produces blood cells

• Stores water and produces enzymes

• Stores vitamins and produces energy

Which of the following is a function of bones?

• Give animals structure and movement

• Absorb nutrients from food

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Regulate body temperature

What type of tissue is cartilage?

• Muscular tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

Where can cartilage be found in the body?

• In the stomach and intestines

• In the bones, ears, and nose

• In the lungs and heart

• In the skin and hair

Why is it important for bones to store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus?

• To help with digestion

• To provide energy for muscles

• To maintain bone strength and structure

• To regulate body temperature

How does the skeletal system help protect the body?

• By producing hormones

• By protecting internal organs

• By absorbing nutrients

• By regulating blood pressure

Which type of joints do not move and are found where bones come together, such as in the skull?

• Immovable joints

• Movable joints

• Ball-and-socket joints

• Hinge joints

Which of the following is a type of movable joint?

• Gliding

• Fixed

• Rigid

• Fused

What do ligaments hold together in the skeletal system?

• Bones

• Muscles

• Tendons

• Skin