Skeletal System Quiz 240 (20 MCQs)

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1. Mature bone cells that help maintain the matrix (which includes calcium).

Correct Answer: C) Osteocytes.

2. The chest is part of the ..... skeleton.

Correct Answer: A) Axial.

3. Connective tissue that connects bones together at an articulation.

Correct Answer: A) Ligament.

4. What is the name of the bone in the lower arm?

Correct Answer: B) Radius.

5. Many bones form from what?

Correct Answer: C) Cartilage.

6. Tendons, ligaments, and cartilage are examples of which type of tissue?

Correct Answer: A) Connective.

7. Stronger bone

Correct Answer: C) Compact bone.

8. Which type of bones protects our brain?

Correct Answer: A) Skull.

9. How did Sidney's breath smell when she didn't brush her teeth?

Correct Answer: B) Bad.

10. What sense do we need skin for?

Correct Answer: A) Touch.

11. A function of bones

Correct Answer: A) Provide shape.

12. The central canal that carries blood vessels and nerves in the compact bone is the Haversian Canal

Correct Answer: A) True.

13. Movement HINGE joint allows

Correct Answer: C) Forward to backward.

14. ..... is a membrane that surrounds bones

Correct Answer: D) Periosteum.

15. Muscle tissue turns into bone

Correct Answer: D) Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP).

16. What is it called when bone density decreases and bones become weaker?

Correct Answer: A) Osteoporosis.

17. These bones are found in the skull, ribs and sternum.

Correct Answer: D) Flat.

18. The structural unit that makes up compact bone is called the

Correct Answer: A) Osteon.

19. What is the correct term for:-path

Correct Answer: D) Disease.

20. The type of bone that houses red bone marrow

Correct Answer: D) Spongy bone.