Skeletal System Quiz

What is one of the primary functions of the skeletal system?

• To protect internal organs

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

• To regulate body temperature

Which type of marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells?

• Blue marrow

• Red marrow

• White marrow

• Yellow marrow

What is a joint?

• A place where two bones meet

• A place where two muscles meet

• A place where two nerves meet

• A place where two ligaments meet

Which of the following is a type of movable joint?

• Skull joint

• Elbow joint

• Nose joint

• Ear joint

How many bones are there in the human body?

• 300

• 206

• 150

• 250

What is the primary function of cartilage?

• To store fat

• To act as a shock absorber

• To produce red blood cells

• To connect muscles

What is an exoskeleton?

• A skeleton inside the body

• A protective covering outside the body

• A type of joint

• A type of bone marrow

What are bones primarily made of?

• Sodium and potassium

• Iron and magnesium

• Phosphorus and calcium

• Carbon and hydrogen

What is the role of a ligament?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To connect bones together

• To store fat

• To produce red blood cells

What is the difference between an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton?

• Exoskeletons are inside the body, endoskeletons are outside

• Exoskeletons are outside the body, endoskeletons are inside

• Exoskeletons are made of cartilage, endoskeletons are made of bone

• Exoskeletons are flexible, endoskeletons are rigid