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Which category of the skeletal system includes the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs?
Which category of the skeletal system includes the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs?
- Appendicular skeleton
- Axial skeleton (correct)
- Peripheral skeleton
- Central skeleton
Which category of the skeletal system includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, the girdles that support them, the hands, and the feet?
Which category of the skeletal system includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, the girdles that support them, the hands, and the feet?
- Central skeleton
- Axial skeleton
- Peripheral skeleton
- Appendicular skeleton (correct)
Which system is an excellent example of an organ system whose function often goes unnoticed until it breaks?
Which system is an excellent example of an organ system whose function often goes unnoticed until it breaks?
- Digestive system
- Skeletal system (correct)
- Respiratory system
- Nervous system
Which part of the body has some bones that are easy to feel, while others are hidden deep beneath layers of skin and muscle?
Which part of the body has some bones that are easy to feel, while others are hidden deep beneath layers of skin and muscle?
How many categories is the skeleton divided into for the purposes of investigation and classification?
How many categories is the skeleton divided into for the purposes of investigation and classification?
Which type of marrow serves as a site for fat storage?
Which type of marrow serves as a site for fat storage?
What is the most predominant tissue in bones called?
What is the most predominant tissue in bones called?
What is the function of red marrow?
What is the function of red marrow?
What percentage of all blood in the body is directed to blood vessels in the skeleton at rest?
What percentage of all blood in the body is directed to blood vessels in the skeleton at rest?
Why do broken bones hurt so much and bleed profusely?
Why do broken bones hurt so much and bleed profusely?
