Skeletal System Quiz 235 (20 MCQs)

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1. There are four stages in the healing of a bone fracture. Which of the following gest illustrates the sequence of these stages?

Correct Answer: A) Hematoma, fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, bone remodeling.

2. The four main types of bones in the human skeletal system are:

Correct Answer: D) Long, short, flat & irregular.

3. Which of these is NOT a function of bones?

Correct Answer: C) To send messages around the body.

4. Bones are filled up with a spongy tissue known as what?

Correct Answer: A) Bone marrow.

5. Zo is the pitcher for her softball team. Which body systems does she use to throw the ball?

Correct Answer: C) Both the skeletal system and muscular system.

6. The thigh bone is known as?

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

7. Living, inner layer of skin

Correct Answer: A) Dermis.

8. Appendicular is the part of the skeletal system that includes the arms and legs.

Correct Answer: A) True.

9. A new born baby has ..... bones

Correct Answer: C) 300.

10. Which one of the following is classified as an irregular bone?

Correct Answer: A) Vertebrae.

11. What are bones like on the inside?

Correct Answer: A) Soft.

12. How many bones are in the average adult body?

Correct Answer: C) 206.

13. ..... are thick filaments.

Correct Answer: B) Myosin.

14. Which type of joint allows backward and forward movement?

Correct Answer: B) Hinge joint.

15. Which organ produces blood cells?

Correct Answer: A) Your bones.

16. How does the skeletal system contribute to movement?

Correct Answer: B) By allowing us to move along with the help of our muscles.

17. The process where a bone starts as mainly cartilage and forms into osseus tissue

Correct Answer: D) Ossification.

18. What is the skeletal system function?

Correct Answer: D) All of them are correct!.

19. What is the hard tissue that forms the skeleton of a person or animal?

Correct Answer: D) Bone.

20. Muscles attached to the bones with the help of special tissues called .....

Correct Answer: B) Tendons.