The Skeletal System Part 1

Which set best lists the components included in the skeletal system?

• Bones only

• Bones, cartilages, ligaments, and connective tissues

• Muscles, tendons, and bones

• Cartilage and muscles only

Which function of the skeletal system is most directly associated with yellow marrow?

• Protection of organs

• Leverage for movement

• Storage of lipids

• Blood cell production

Red marrow primarily contributes to which skeletal system function?

• Leverage (force of motion)

• Support

• Blood cell production

• Storage of minerals (calcium)

A sports engineer wants to maximize the mechanical advantage produced by bones acting with muscles. Which skeletal system function should they focus on enhancing?

• Protection

• Leverage (force of motion)

• Mineral storage

• Support

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

According to the classification overview, bones are categorized based on which combination of criteria?

• Length and weight

• Shape, internal tissue organization, and bone markings

• Age and density

• Joint type and blood supply

Which function of the skeletal system provides a rigid framework that maintains body shape and supports soft tissues?

• Support

• Protection

• Leverage

• Blood cell production

Which skeletal system function stores minerals such as calcium and phosphorus for release into the bloodstream when needed?

• Leverage

• Storage

• Protection

• Blood cell production

Hematopoiesis refers to which primary function of the skeletal system?

• Support of organs

• Mineral storage

• Blood cell production

• Leverage for movement

Which function of the skeletal system shields delicate organs such as the brain and thoracic organs from mechanical injury?

• Support

• Protection

• Leverage

• Storage

When muscles contract, bones act as rigid bars that rotate at joints to produce movement. Which skeletal function does this describe?

• Leverage

• Support

• Storage

• Protection