Human Skeletal System Functions

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What is the main function of the skeletal system in the human body?

To regulate body temperature

To aid in digestion

To produce hormones

To provide framework and support (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Supporting the body

Making blood cells

Protecting organs

Digesting food (correct)

What is the main function of the periosteum?

To protect the bone from injury

To produce blood cells

To provide nutrients to the bone (correct)

To store minerals

What is the purpose of spongy bone?

To reduce the weight of the bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of compact bone?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How many bones make up the human skeletal system?

206 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skeletal system in providing support to the body?

To provide a framework for the body's shape and size Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone is found at the ends of longer bones?

Spongy bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bone marrow?

To make blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the small blood vessels in the periosteum?

To bring nutrients to the bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the compact bone layer?

To contain blood vessels, bone cells, and deposits of protein, calcium, and phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of muscles contracting or relaxing in the skeletal system?

The bones move up, down, forward, and backward Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skeletal system in relation to the muscular system?

To work together with the muscular system to move the body's parts Signup and view all the answers

What is stored in the bones until the body needs it?

Extra minerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of spongy bone?

It is a lightweight bone with small, open spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of bones based on?

Their function and shape Signup and view all the answers

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