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What is one of the functions of the skeleton?
What is one of the functions of the skeleton?
Cartilage helps bones move by allowing them to bounce off each other.
Cartilage helps bones move by allowing them to bounce off each other.
False
What type of joint allows the leg to bend and straighten?
What type of joint allows the leg to bend and straighten?
Hinge Joint
Red and white blood cells are produced in the ________ found in the center of bones.
Red and white blood cells are produced in the ________ found in the center of bones.
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Match the following types of joints with their characteristics:
Match the following types of joints with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing an individual's balanced diet?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing an individual's balanced diet?
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A ball and socket joint allows for limited movement in one direction.
A ball and socket joint allows for limited movement in one direction.
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What are two reasons why fish is considered a healthy option in a balanced diet?
What are two reasons why fish is considered a healthy option in a balanced diet?
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Match each joint type with its function:
Match each joint type with its function:
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Study Notes
Skeleton
- Made up of bones
- 4 important functions: support the body, help the body move, protect organs, make blood cells
- Red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, found in the centre of bones
Joints
- Occur where two or more bones join together
- Different types of joints allow movement in different directions
Hinge Joint
- Found in the knee
- Allows the leg to bend and straighten
Ball and Socket Joint
- Connects the leg to the hip
- Allows the leg to swing freely, move in all directions
Cartilage
- A tissue that covers the ends of bones in joints
- Prevents bones from banging together
Muscles
- Attached to bones by tendons
- When a muscle contracts, it shortens and pulls on a bone
- Pairs of muscles work together to control movement at a joint
- Called as antagonistic muscles
- If a bone is part of a joint, this will cause the bone to move
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of the human skeletal and muscular systems through this quiz. It covers key topics such as the functions of bones, types of joints, and the role of muscles in movement. Test your knowledge on how these systems work together to support and mobilize the body.
