Skeletal System Quiz 196 (20 MCQs)

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1. Bone tissue composed of small needle-like pieces of bone with open spaces:

Correct Answer: D) Spongy bone.

2. Which blood type is known as the universal donor? (can be used by all)

Correct Answer: D) O-.

3. ..... bone is hard and dense, but not solid.

Correct Answer: A) Compact.

4. True or False-smooth muscle is voluntary.

Correct Answer: B) False.

5. These 26 small bones make up your backbone

Correct Answer: C) Vertebrae.

6. -plastics

Correct Answer: D) Surgical repair.

7. Makes bones rigid and hard

Correct Answer: B) Compact bone.

8. What is the main structural unit of compact bone?

Correct Answer: A) Osteon.

9. The bones of the spinal column are called:

Correct Answer: B) Vertebrae.

10. What is the name for bone "2" above?

Correct Answer: B) Temporal.

11. Extension means

Correct Answer: C) Lengthening.

12. Your tibia and fibula are located in your

Correct Answer: C) Leg.

13. Which one of following statements best describes 'Extension' movement at a joint?

Correct Answer: C) Straightening limbs at a joint.

14. Your skull (cranium) is an important bone that protects your ..... ?

Correct Answer: B) Brain.

15. What is the purpose of the red bone marrow?

Correct Answer: C) To produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

16. These send messages to the brain.

Correct Answer: B) Nerves.

17. What are the four main food groups of elves?

Correct Answer: B) Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup.

18. The two divisions of the skeletal system are the .....

Correct Answer: D) Appendicular and Axial Skeleton.

19. Red marrow can primarily be found in which of the following

Correct Answer: A) Vertebrae.

20. The shaft of a long bone is the:

Correct Answer: A) Diaphysis.