Human Skeletal System

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

• Supporting the body

• Protecting internal organs

• Producing hormones

• Storing important minerals

The human skeleton is divided into which two main parts?

• Upper and Lower skeleton

• Central and Peripheral skeleton

• Axial and Appendicular skeleton

• Cranial and Post-cranial skeleton

What bone does not make up the axial skeleton?

• Skull

• Ossicles

• Rib cage

• fibula

What shape types of bones are there?

What are the two general types of bone tissue found within bones?

• Hard and Soft bone tissue

• Dense and Porous bone tissue

• Compact and Spongy bone tissue

• Cortical and Trabecular bone tissue

Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteoclasts

• Chondroblasts

What is the primary purpose of bone remodeling in the skeletal system?

• To increase bone density in response to injury.

• To replace old or damaged bone with new bone.

• To store excess calcium for future use.

• To facilitate muscle contraction.

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

• Producing red blood cells.

• Serving as a template for bone placement during fetal development.

• Storing fat in the bone marrow.

• Breaking down old bone tissue.