Human Skeletal System Functions
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How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?

  • 206 (correct)
  • 300
  • More than 300
  • Less than 206
  • What is the primary function of the human skeletal system?

  • To produce blood cells
  • To allow movement of the body
  • To provide structure to the body (correct)
  • To store minerals like calcium
  • Which part of the skull is movable?

  • Ears
  • Nose bones
  • Eye sockets
  • Lower jawbone (correct)
  • What is the function of the sockets in the skull?

    <p>Protecting the delicate organs like eyes, nose, ears, and mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what part of the body are more than half of the bones located in an adult human?

    <p>Arms and legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the smallest bone in the human body?

    <p>Stapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of bones in a newborn baby's body?

    <p>More than 300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?

    <p>12 pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ribcage?

    <p>Protecting the heart and lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the bone is responsible for forming new blood cells?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for the backbone or spine?

    <p>Vertebral column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which girdle connects the spine with the hind limbs and protects organs like kidneys and urinary bladder?

    <p>Pelvic girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the shoulder girdle or pectoral girdle?

    <p>Supporting the bones of the arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "There are 2 bones in an adult human body" - Fill in the blanks with correct number.

    <p>&quot;206&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is known as the powerful thigh bone and is the longest bone in the human body?

    <p>Femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a bone is very strong and hard?

    <p>Compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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