WorksheetsThe Skeletal System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which part of the skeletal system protects the brain?
Spine
Skull
Pelvis
Clavicle
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
Producing hormones
Storing minerals
Filtering blood
Regulating temperature
The shaft of a long bone is known as the ______.
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Epiphyseal plate
Articular cartilage
The external layer of cartilage covering the ends of the epiphyses is called ______.
Epiphyseal plate
Articular cartilage
Diaphysis
Bone marrow
What process occurs within the bone marrow?
Photosynthesis
Hematopoiesis
Digestion
Respiration
What is the primary function of red bone marrow?
Store fat
Produce blood cells
Support bone structure
Protect organs
Which layer of bone is known for being tough and connective?
Compact bone
Spongy bone
Periosteum
Marrow
Fill in the blank: The _______ bone is primarily responsible for providing structural support and protection.
A) Spongy
B) Compact
What fills the spaces between the trabeculae in spongy bone?
Air
Water
Marrow or blood vessels
Fat
What are the cylinders in compact bone called?
Lamellae
Osteons
Canals
Periosteum
