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Skull and Vertebral columnQuiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

There are 22 bones in the skull, out of which eight are flat and interlocked. These bones enclose the brain and are called the _____

a)

Helpful bones

b)

Useful bones

c)

Brain bones

d)

Cranial bones

2.

What is the primary function of the skull?

a)

To produce hormones

b)

To protect the brain and sensory organs

c)

To regulate body temperature

d)

To aid in digestion

3.

How does the skull protect the brain?

a)

The skull protects the brain by providing a soft, cushioned structure.

b)

The skull protects the brain by allowing direct exposure to external forces.

c)

The skull protects the brain by providing a hard, bony structure.

d)

The skull protects the brain by absorbing impact through its flexibility.

4.

Name one function of the skull related to sensory organs.

a)

Protection of sensory organs

b)

Aiding in balance

c)

Supporting muscle attachment

d)

Assisting in digestion

5.

Mark the vertebral column in this image

6.

There are (a)   bones in the skull

7.

Vertebral Column is made up of 33 small and irregular- shaped bones called ______

a)

spine

b)

skull

c)

Vertebrae

d)

skeleton

8.

The skull is attached to the vertebral column also known as _____

a)
spine
b)
backbone
c)
neckbone
d)
skullbone
9.

The vertebrae allows us to bend, twist and stand upright

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The two types of bones in the skull are: (pick any two)

a)

skull bone

b)

Cranial bones

c)

backbone

d)

Facial bones