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A.S. Skeletal System Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the protein found in bones?

a)

Keratin

b)

Collagen

c)

Hemoglobin

d)

Melanin

2.

Which type of skeleton do earthworms have?

a)

Hydrostatic skeleton

b)

Axial skeleton

c)

Exoskeleton

d)

Endoskeleton

3.

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

a)

Supporting arms and legs

b)

Supporting the central axis of the body

c)

Protecting organs

d)

Storing minerals

4.

Which type of bone is the femur?

a)

Sesamoid bone

b)

Short bone

c)

Flat bone

d)

Long bone

5.

What is the function of red marrow in bones?

a)

Dissolving bone structure

b)

Storing fat

c)

Maintaining bone structure

d)

Producing red and white blood cells

6.

What type of cells make bone in the skeletal system?

a)

Osteoclasts

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Osteoblasts

d)

Chondrocytes

7.

What is the purpose of bone remodeling?

a)

To remove damaged bone

b)

To release minerals

c)

To dissolve bone structure

d)

To maintain bone structure

8.

What is the typical healing time for a bone fracture?

a)

3-4 weeks

b)

1-2 weeks

c)

6-8 weeks

d)

10-12 weeks

9.

What genetic disorder affects collagen production in bones?

a)

Marfan syndrome

b)

Osteogenesis imperfecta

c)

Sickle cell anemia

d)

Cystic fibrosis

10.

What is the main focus of orthopedic research?

a)

Preventing fractures

b)

Improving muscle strength

c)

Addressing bone development conditions

d)

Curing osteoporosis