Skeletal System Functions Quiz

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What is the main function of bones in the skeletal system?

  • Facilitating movement
  • Blood cell production (correct)
  • Producing proteoglycans
  • Energy storage

What provides flexible support in structures like the nose and ears?

  • Cartilage (correct)
  • Proteoglycans
  • Adipose tissue
  • Collagen

Which connective tissue contains large amounts of collagen fibers?

  • Tendons (correct)
  • Ligaments
  • Bone
  • Cartilage

What is the main function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

<p>Supporting bone movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What comprises large molecules attached to core proteins in connective tissues?

<p>Proteoglycans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is found in bones in the form of calcium phosphate crystals called hydroxyapatite?

<p>Phosphorus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bones are nearly equal in length and width?

<p>Short bones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does bone elongation occur?

<p>Epiphyseal plate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the bone comprises a central shaft called diaphysis?

<p>Epiphyses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is spongy bone found?

<p>Within epiphyses and interior of bones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ossification occurs within cartilage?

<p>Endochondral ossification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone increases blood calcium via osteoclast activation?

<p>Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bones protect the brain in the braincase?

<p>8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms the movable joint in the skull?

<p>Mandible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bones offer rigid ______

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

Cartilage provides flexible ______ in structures like the nose and ears

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

Ligaments hold bones ______

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

Skeletal muscles attach to bones by ______

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

Joints facilitate bone movement aided by smooth ______ and ligaments

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

Bones store minerals like calcium and ______

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

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