Skeletal System Quiz 146 (20 MCQs)

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1. Red bone marrow, composition

Correct Answer: B) Produces red blood cells, whiteblood cells, and platelets.

2. What is the Medical Abbreviation for the definition Degenerative joint disease?

Correct Answer: A) DJD.

3. Which of the following is an example of irregular bones?

Correct Answer: B) Vertebrae.

4. The cranium/skull starts out as how many bones?

Correct Answer: C) 3.

5. This skeletal system organ is necessary for movement of the skeleton

Correct Answer: A) Joints.

6. The largest organ of lymphatic system that stores lymphocytes

Correct Answer: C) Spleen.

7. Which of the following bones is part of the upper limb?

Correct Answer: A) Humerus.

8. How many bones make up your skeleton?

Correct Answer: A) 206.

9. This is a disease caused by a bacteria sometimes found in food. Can cause paralysis

Correct Answer: A) Botulism.

10. Which term best describes compact bone?

Correct Answer: B) Rigid.

11. The soft tissue that fills the internal spaces in bone and produces red blood cells

Correct Answer: D) Marrow.

12. The type of bone that supports most of the body's weight

Correct Answer: C) Long bone.

13. What is the largest bone in your body?

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

14. The broad ends of the long bones are called .....

Correct Answer: A) Epiphysis.

15. Osteoporosis is characterized by low density and strength and nonporous bones

Correct Answer: B) False.

16. What type of bone has a smooth, homogeneous appearance?

Correct Answer: C) Compact bone.

17. Rigid framework of bones is called .....

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal System.

18. Dorsi-flexion is defined as

Correct Answer: B) Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin.

19. THE LONGEST BONE IN OUR BODY IS THE .....

Correct Answer: A) FEMUR.

20. Red Bone Marrow is typically found in what area of a long bone?

Correct Answer: C) Epiphysis.