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THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT a type of SKELETON?

a)

the Exoskeleton

b)

the Calcaneus

c)

the Hydrostatic

d)

the Endoskeleton

2.

What forms 60-70% of a HYDROSTATIC Skeleton?

a)

AIR

b)

WATER or FLUID

c)

CALCIUM

d)

NERVES

3.

WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE ENDOSKELETON?

a)

Splanchnic

b)

Appendicular

c)

Areolar

d)

Axial

4.

Which is NOT a function of the skeleton?

a)

to provide attachment for muscles

b)

to provide a store of blood cells

c)

to support the body

d)

to provide protection

e)

to osmoregulate

5.

Which is NOT a BONY TISSUE?

a)

Compact

b)

Caudal

c)

Cancellous

6.

The VERTEBRAE are divided into 5 regions

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

The DOG and CAT both have 13 pairs of RIBS ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The skeleton consists of bones that may be classified according to shape

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

The skeleton is the hardened tissues forming the supportive framework of an animal’s body. It includes:

a)

Bones

b)

Cartilage

c)

Joints

d)

Glands

10.

The axial skeleton supports the weight of the appendicular skeleton

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

Ligaments attach muscle to bone

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Vitamin C is stored in bones

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE