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Skeletal System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one is NOT a function of the human bones?

a)

Provide support and shape

b)

Production of blood cells

c)

Protects internal organs

d)

Allows us to cool

2.

What is the place where two bones meet?

a)

spot

b)

joint

c)

hinge

3.

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?

a)

371

b)

206

c)

199

4.

Which mineral makes up our bones?

a)

Calcium

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Gold

5.

What are functions of the skeletal system? Check all that apply.

a)

Movement

b)

Protection

c)

Sleep

d)

Support

6.

Your _____ helps you stand tall.

a)

femur

b)

spine

c)

rib cage

7.

Which vital organ does your skull protect?

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

8.

Your _______ protects your heart and lungs.

a)

skull

b)

knee

c)

rib cage

9.

Why is it important to eat foods with a lot of calcium?

a)

Calcium strengthens your bones.

b)

Calcium makes you smarter.

c)

Calcium supports heart health.

10.

Which foods can strengthen your bones? Check all that apply.

a)

Spinach

b)

Kale

c)

Broccoli

d)

Ice Cream

e)

Milk

11.

Babies have ____ bones than adults do.

a)

more

b)

fewer

12.

True or false: When a bone breaks, it will stay broken forever.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which bone is the largest bone in the human body?

a)

rib

b)

ankle

c)

femur

14.

True or false: Your bones work with your muscles to help you move.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which set of bones is in your back and holds up your body?

a)

skull

b)

spine

c)

arm

16.

Bones are alive and can heal.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The ________ is a set of bones in your chest that protects your heart & lungs.

a)

skull

b)

ribcage

c)

femur

18.

Which activity DOES NOT help your bones?

a)

eating a leafy green salad and drinking milk

b)

playing sports and getting enough exercise

c)

eating junk food and staying inside

19.

How many bones does an adult have in their body?

a)

100

b)

206

c)

150

20.

How many bones does a newborn baby have?

a)

106

b)

250

c)

300