Skeletal System Quiz 125 (20 MCQs)

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1. Is the ulna on the pinky side or the thumb side?

Correct Answer: A) Pinky.

2. This bone forms part of the elbow joint.

Correct Answer: B) Ulna.

3. An example of a hinge joint would be your knee

Correct Answer: A) True.

4. Ossicles help organisms .....

Correct Answer: D) Hear.

5. Use the figure on page 115. Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? (a)

Correct Answer: D) A clavicle.

6. Bone cells that lay down new bone are called osteocytes.

Correct Answer: B) False.

7. Vitamin D helps the body absorb .....

Correct Answer: A) Calcium.

8. Which type of diatrotic joint can be found in the elbow and knee?

Correct Answer: B) Hinge.

9. What is the process called when a muscle shortens and generates force?

Correct Answer: C) Muscle contraction.

10. Blue

Correct Answer: A) Of them.

11. Spondyl/o

Correct Answer: C) Synovial membrane/ fluid.

12. Look at this picture carefully. Name the layer of the bone on number 3!

Correct Answer: D) Blood vessels and nerves.

13. ..... is a substance that is primarily collagen, which gives bone its high tensile strength

Correct Answer: C) Osteoid.

14. These bones cover organs or provide a surface for large areas of muscle.

Correct Answer: A) Flat Bones.

15. Look at this picture carefully. Name the layer of the bone on number 2!

Correct Answer: A) Bone marrow.

16. What is the difference between bunions and bursitis?

Correct Answer: A) Bun:toes are crunched together from tight shoes.Bur:Inflamed bursa of the knee.

17. Which of the following is not naturally produced by the body?

Correct Answer: C) "Calcium".

18. The most effective way to increase your type I is to do regular .....

Correct Answer: C) Long distance running.

19. An organ is composed of:

Correct Answer: B) A group of related tissues.

20. How many limbs do you have?

Correct Answer: A) 4.