Skeletal System Quiz 640 (20 MCQs)

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1. The outside of the bone is also called ..... bone?

Correct Answer: A) Cortical (compact).

2. Sickle cell anemia is caused by

Correct Answer: B) A genetic abnormality in the amino acids.

3. What is the middle section of a long bone called?

Correct Answer: B) Diaphysis.

4. Which osteocytes reduce their activity in osteoporosis?

Correct Answer: A) Osteoblasts.

5. This is NOT a function of the skeletal system.

Correct Answer: D) Helps with digestion.

6. Hollow space within the diaphysis, which contains the yellow marrow

Correct Answer: A) Medullary cavity.

7. An inflammation of the bursa around joint.

Correct Answer: A) Bursitis.

8. What part of bone creates Red Blood Cells?

Correct Answer: A) Red Bone Marrow.

9. This joint helps bones slide over one another without twisting

Correct Answer: C) Gliding.

10. Which part of the bone, when damaged, can halt the growth of the bone in length?

Correct Answer: B) Epiphyseal plate.

11. The skeletal and muscular systems work together to allow the body to move.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. Which muscles are found in your belly and sometimes called "abs" ?

Correct Answer: D) Straight abdomen.

13. The innermost layer of a bone is called the

Correct Answer: C) Bone marrow.

14. A broken bone that sticks through the skin is a

Correct Answer: B) Compound fracture.

15. Bones are made up of living tissues.

Correct Answer: A) True.

16. There are ..... numbers of facial bone?

Correct Answer: B) 14.

17. The primary role of the rib cage is .....

Correct Answer: B) Protection of vital internal organs.

18. Joints held together by fibrous connective tissue

Correct Answer: A) Fibrous.

19. These bones create a cage to protect your major organs

Correct Answer: A) Ribs.

20. How many pairs of ribs do most people have?

Correct Answer: C) 12.