Skeletal System Quiz 37 (20 MCQs)

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1. The two major divisions of the human skeleton are called

Correct Answer: B) Axial and appendicular.

2. Type of bone cell housed in the lacunae that maintains healthy bone structure

Correct Answer: A) Osteocyte.

3. Name the adaptation method exhibited by chameleon for protection.

Correct Answer: C) Camouflage.

4. Yellow marrow functions to .....

Correct Answer: C) Store fat.

5. The periosteum is located

Correct Answer: B) On the outside of the bone.

6. What does the spinal chord do?

Correct Answer: C) Delivers nerve signals to and from the brain.

7. Arthr/o

Correct Answer: C) Joint.

8. True or false your bones are not hollow?

Correct Answer: B) False.

9. When a human is in the embryonic stage, the bones are mostly made up of .....

Correct Answer: A) Cartilage.

10. Infection in a bone .....

Correct Answer: B) Osteomyelitis.

11. Which fracture is common when a person tried to break their fall with outstretched arms? (NOLAN LOPER!)

Correct Answer: B) Impacted.

12. The knee and elbow are known as what kind of joints?

Correct Answer: C) Hinge.

13. Thin layer of cells lining the medullary cavities and the trabeculae of spongy bone inside the bone

Correct Answer: C) Endosteum.

14. Hold the eyes in place and allow the facial muscles to show feeling

Correct Answer: A) Facial bones.

15. What chemicals travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body

Correct Answer: A) Hormones.

16. Tough membrane covering over the entire bone allows for a decrease in friction

Correct Answer: C) Periosteum.

17. Your femur protects the most important part of all, the brain.

Correct Answer: B) False.

18. Muscles that are under our control

Correct Answer: D) Voluntary.

19. How many bones do you have when you are born (child)?

Correct Answer: A) 300.

20. What on your body is made of cartliage?

Correct Answer: C) Ears and Nose.