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Skeletal System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the skull protect?

a)

Eyes

b)

Heart

c)

Brain

d)

Blood

2.

The substance inside of bones that make blood cells is called...

a)

ligaments

b)

tendons

c)

bone marrow

d)

compact bone

3.

This bone protects the brain from injury

a)

mandible

b)

femur

c)

rib cage

d)

cranium

4.

Any place where two or more bones meet is called a

a)

ligament

b)

joint

c)

bone

d)

cartilage

5.

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

a)

Protect internal organs

b)

remove waste

c)

provide structure and support

d)

help allow movement

6.

An adult human skeleton has ______ bones

a)

250

b)

306

c)

1,004

d)

206

7.

Which other body system does the skeletal system work with to allow movement?

a)

digestive

b)

muscular

c)

integumentary

d)

excretory

8.

When you stand up nice and tall your bones prevent you from falling over. Which function of the skeletal system is this?

a)

Mobility

b)

Support

c)

Protection

d)

Bones

9.

Who has more bones?

a)

A baby

b)

An adult

c)

An elderly person

d)

They all have the same amount

10.

What is another name for your backbone?

a)

Femur

b)

Spine

c)

Cartilage

d)

Skull