The Skeletal System: Bones, Joints, and Muscles Quiz

Question 1

How do muscles allow animals to move?

Accepted Answer

Muscles contract, pulling on bones to create movement.

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Muscles provide support and stability to bones.

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Muscles protect bones from harm.

Question 2

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion, including rotation and twisting?

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Immovable joint

Question 3

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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To provide support and structure for the body

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To facilitate movement

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To protect internal organs from damage

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To produce blood cells

Question 4

Which mineral gives bones their strength and rigidity?

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Calcium

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Phosphorus

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Sodium

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Potassium

Question 5

What type of tissue covers the ends of bones and reduces friction during movement?

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Cartilage

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Tendon

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Ligament

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Muscle

Question 6

Which type of joint allows for only back-and-forth movement, like the knee?

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Hinge joint

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Ellipsoid joint

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Saddle joint

Question 7

What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

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To connect bones to bones and provide stability

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To connect bones to muscles

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To produce synovial fluid

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To store fat

Question 8

Which muscle group is responsible for straightening (extending) the elbow joint?

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Triceps

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Biceps

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Deltoids

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Trapezius

Question 9

Where is the brain located within the skeletal system?

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Cranial cavity

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Thoracic cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Pelvic cavity

Question 10

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

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Aiding in the production and storage of blood cells

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Providing support and structure to the body

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Facilitating movement by working with muscles

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Protecting vital organs from damage

Question 11

What is the name of the tough, outermost layer of bones that covers and protects them?

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Periosteum

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Cartilage

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Endosteum

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Marrow

Question 12

Which type of joint allows for movement in only one direction, like a hinge?

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Hinge joint

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Pivot joint

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Saddle joint

Question 13

Which substance gives bones and muscles their strength and flexibility?

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Collagen

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Keratin

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Elastin

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Glycogen

Question 14

Which of the following animals has a skeleton made mostly of cartilage?

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Sharks

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Dogs

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Birds

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Lizards

Question 15

What is the main function of tendons?

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Connecting muscles to bones

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Storing minerals and nutrients

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Producing blood cells

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Providing insulation and protection

Question 16

Which of the following is a common bone disease that can make bones weak and prone to fractures?

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Osteoporosis

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Arthritis

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Scoliosis

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Rickets

Question 17

Which joint works like a door hinge, allowing movement in just one direction?

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Hinge joint - Elbow

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Pivot joint - Neck

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Saddle joint - Thumb

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Ball-and-socket joint - Shoulder

Question 18

How does the structure of the spinal column contribute to its flexibility?

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The vertebrae are connected by flexible cartilage.

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The vertebrae are connected by rigid joints.

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The spinal column is made up of a single, long bone.

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The spinal column is not involved in movement.

Question 19

What is the correct order of the skeletal system's organization, from the smallest to the largest part?

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Cells → Tissues → Organs → Systems

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Systems → Organs → Tissues → Cells

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Tissues → Cells → Systems → Organs

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Organs → Systems → Cells → Tissues

Question 20

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

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Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Providing support

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Enabling movement

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Protecting internal organs

Question 21

Which of the following is the strongest type of bone?

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Dense bone

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Spongy bone

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Fibrous bone

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Cartilaginous bone

Question 22

What is the function of tendons?

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Connecting muscles to bones

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Producing movement

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Protecting bones from damage

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Storing nutrients

Question 23

Which of the following animals has a skeleton made of cartilage?

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Shark

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Elephant

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Human

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Dog

Question 24

What is the largest bone in the human body?

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Thigh bone (Femur)

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Upper arm bone (Humerus)

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Shin bone (Tibia)

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Calf bone (Fibula)

Question 25

Which type of bone cell helps to break down bone tissue?

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Bone-destroying cells (Osteoclasts)

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Bone-building cells (Osteoblasts)

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Bone-maintaining cells (Osteocytes)

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Cartilage cells (Chondrocytes)

Question 26

Which of the following bone disorders is caused by a lack of vitamin D?

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Rickets

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Osteoporosis

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Osteomalacia

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Arthritis

Question 27

What is the name of the thin membrane that lines the inside of joint cavities?

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Synovium

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Periosteum

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Endosteum

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Cartilage

Question 28

How might a broken bone in an animal's back leg affect its movement?

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Pain and difficulty walking

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Increased risk of infection

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Inability to regulate body temperature

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No impact on mobility

Question 29

How do muscles and bones work together to allow our bodies to move?

Accepted Answer

Muscles contract and pull on bones, causing movement.

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Bones push against muscles to create movement.

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Muscles and bones function separately to produce movement.

Question 30

Which type of joint is most flexible, allowing for a wide range of movements?

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Saddle joint

Question 31

What is the primary role of the axial skeleton?

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To provide support and protection for crucial organs and structures

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To facilitate movement and locomotion

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To store minerals essential for the body

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To produce blood cells for the body

Question 32

Identify the protein responsible for the strength and rigidity of bones.

Accepted Answer

Collagen

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Keratin

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Elastin

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Fibrin

Question 33

Which muscle group is responsible for bending the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

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Brachialis

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Anconeus

Question 34

What is the term used to describe the process of bone growth and reconstruction?

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Remodeling

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Ossification

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Osteogenesis

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Calcification

Question 35

Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down and reabsorbing bone tissue?

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Osteoclasts

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Osteoblasts

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Osteocytes

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Chondroblasts

Question 36

Which long bone in the human body has the greatest length?

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Femur (thigh bone)

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Tibia (shin bone)

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Humerus (upper arm bone)

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Radius (forearm bone)

Question 37

Identify the name of the joint that connects the skull to the spine.

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Atlanto-occipital joint

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Temporomandibular joint

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Sternoclavicular joint

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Knee joint

Question 38

Which bone cell type creates new bone tissue?

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Osteoblasts

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Osteocytes

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Osteoclasts

Question 39

Which type of bone is long, cylindrical, and has a hollow interior?

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Long bone

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Flat bone

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Irregular bone

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Sesamoid bone

Question 40

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

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Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Saddle joint

Question 41

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?

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Parathyroid hormone

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Insulin

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Estrogen

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Thyroid hormone

Question 42

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Smooth muscle

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Voluntary muscle

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a function of muscles?

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Producing hormones

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Generating movement

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Maintaining posture

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Protecting internal organs

Question 44

What is the name of the tough, flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage

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Tendon

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Ligament

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Synovium

Question 45

What is the name of the bone disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

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Osteoarthritis

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Scoliosis

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Rickets

Question 46

Which bone is found in your upper arm?

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Humerus

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Radius

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Tibia

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Femur

Question 47

What does the synovial fluid in your joints do?

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It helps your joints move smoothly and keeps them healthy.

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It makes red blood cells.

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It stores energy.

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It holds bones together.

Question 48

Which muscle helps you bend your elbow?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Gastrocnemius

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Triceps brachii

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Hamstrings

Question 49

What is the most important mineral found in bones?

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Calcium

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Magnesium

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Iron

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a job of the skeletal system?

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Digestion

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Protecting your organs

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Helping you move

Question 51

Which type of joint lets you move your arm in lots of directions?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Pivot joint

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Hinge joint

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Gliding joint

Question 52

What is the name of the process where new bone tissue is made?

Accepted Answer

Ossification

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Osteogenesis

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Osteolysis

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Osteoporosis

Question 53

Which of these is a common bone problem that kids can get?

Accepted Answer

Rickets

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Osteomyelitis

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Osteoarthritis

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Gout

Question 54

What is the name of the longest bone in your body?

Accepted Answer

Femur

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Humerus

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Tibia

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Clavicle

Question 55

Which animal has a hard outer shell that protects it?

Accepted Answer

Crab

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Fish

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Frog

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Bird