Skeletal System Quiz 70 (20 MCQs)

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1. When does bone loss exceed ossification?

Correct Answer: D) Elderly.

2. In the skull, how many bones are interlocked to form the head?

Correct Answer: D) 8.

3. The rib cage protects your:

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

4. ..... are needlelike structures found in spongy bone.

Correct Answer: B) Beams.

5. Holds the shoulder joint away from the rest of the upper body

Correct Answer: B) Clavicle.

6. The part of the skeleton that houses the brain is the .....

Correct Answer: D) Skull.

7. What part of your skeleton makes new blood cells?

Correct Answer: A) Red bone marrow.

8. Dark bands are also called the

Correct Answer: B) A band.

9. The lower, outer arm bone

Correct Answer: A) Ulna.

10. Soft tissue that makes up the inside of most bones

Correct Answer: C) Bone marrow.

11. Joints of the bones help in the movement of the body.

Correct Answer: A) True.

12. What is the word for the definition bent?

Correct Answer: D) Caf/o.

13. What does yellow bone marrow store?

Correct Answer: C) Fat cells.

14. Ability of a muscle to return to original length

Correct Answer: A) Elasticity.

15. The clavicle is the .....

Correct Answer: A) Collarbone.

16. What type of bone is the SKULL?

Correct Answer: A) Flat.

17. For fat and energy storage.

Correct Answer: C) Yellow marrow.

18. What are the bones of the foot called?

Correct Answer: C) Metatarsals.

19. A reflex is n involuntary, or automatic, action that your body does in response to something-without you have to think about it.

Correct Answer: A) True.

20. Which part of the bone stores fat cells that are used for energy?

Correct Answer: C) Yellow marrow.