Skeletal System Quiz 85 (20 MCQs)

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1. The light flexible part inside the compact bone

Correct Answer: A) Spongey bone.

2. What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

3. What type of joint is held together by ligaments?

Correct Answer: C) Synovial.

4. Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?

Correct Answer: C) Both have a function to get rid of waste materials.

5. Thig bone and longest bone in body

Correct Answer: A) Femur.

6. ..... break down bone matrix

Correct Answer: B) Osteoclasts.

7. The term for blood cell formation

Correct Answer: B) Hematopoiesis.

8. Freely movable articulations, such as those of the knee or elbow are called:

Correct Answer: C) Diarthrotic.

9. What are the tiny passageways that extend off the haversian canal to transport blood?

Correct Answer: C) Canals.

10. What minerals are stores in bones?

Correct Answer: D) Calcium and phosphorus.

11. Pod

Correct Answer: A) Foot.

12. Which of the following is an example of where you would find smooth muscle in the body?

Correct Answer: C) The stomach.

13. Which is an example of a flat bone?

Correct Answer: D) Sternum.

14. The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that:

Correct Answer: A) Bone length is increasing.

15. Are highly movable joints.

Correct Answer: C) Synovial joints.

16. This is the most serious fracture; bone pierce through the skin:

Correct Answer: C) Compound.

17. Match the example to the job:You can walk to class, type on your iPad and raise your hands because of your bones.

Correct Answer: E) Helps you move (with muscles).

18. Collarbone

Correct Answer: A) Clavicle.

19. All of the following are major functions of skeletal system EXCEPT

Correct Answer: B) Posture and balance.

20. Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Correct Answer: B) Arm.