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WorksheetsSkeleton System
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins
What are the jobs of the skeleton?
(Select all correct answers)
supports the body and give it shape
makes red blood cells
protects soft parts of the body
store minerals
How many bones are in an adult human's body?
206
168
542
337
Which group of bones protects the eyes and brain?
skull
rib cage
breastbone
backbone
A joint is a place where two bones ___________________.
come together
fall apart
hang out
break
This strong, thread-like tissue holds two bones together at a joint.
ligament
blood vessel
intestine
nerve
Which organ system makes blood cells?
Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
Skeletal System
Respiratory System
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Skeleton System?
providing shape and support for the body
obtaining oxygen
producing blood cells
protecting internal organs
The spaces in bones are filled with a soft connective tissue called
cartilage
water
blood
marrow.
How does exercise help maintain healthy bones?
by decreasing the need for calcium in the bones
by making bones grow stronger and denser
by decreasing the need for phosphorus in the bones
by making bones produce stronger outer membranes
The _____ protects the lungs and the heart.
brain
skull
bones
ribs
What bone is in this picture?
skull
arm
clavicle
femur
The bones in your backbone (spine) are made up of what?
fingers
phalanges
vertebrate
toes
Are bones living?
yes
no
The backbone (spine) is made up of 26 _____________________.
vertebrae
ribs
muscles
nerves
A joint is a place where two bones ___________________.
come together
fall apart
hang out
break
This strong, thread-like tissue holds two bones together at a joint.
ligament
blood vessel
intestine
nerve
What two organs does the rib cage protect?
heart
lungs
brain
eyes
