The Skeletal System Answers

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Which of the following body functions are made possible by the skeletal system?Check all that apply.

A
give form and structure to the body
B
protect vital organs
C
connect the brain to the nerves in extremities such as fingers and toes
D
produce blood cells
E
store nutrients
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provide blood flow to the organs
G
allow the body to move
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What function does yellow bone marrow serve?

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connects muscle to bone
B
acts as a factory for blood cells
C
serves as a storage location for fats the body needs
D
creates new bone cells
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Which of the following are functions of the rib cage? Check all that apply.

A
gives form and structure to the chest and torso
B
connects the carpals and tarsals
C
protects the vital organs of the torso from direct impact
D
connects the vertebrae to the skull
E
supports the weight of the skull
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What function does red bone marrow serve?

A
protects the surface of bone from injury
B
acts as a factory for blood cells
C
serves as a storage location for oxygen
D
creates nutrients the body needs
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Which of the following best describes the features of compact bone tissue?

A
soft and spongy
B
forms a hard shell around bones
C
found in ten percent of bones
D
has a cubelike structure
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compared to bone.:flexible
of bones.:at the ends
.:ears
.:connective tissues
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Choose the word that best fits each sentence from the drop-down menus.Some joints are flexible✔ stationarymovable and do not allow movement, such as the joints between the large bones that make up the skull.

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and do not allow movement, such as the joints between the large bones that make up the skull.:stationary
are attached to bones and allow the body to move back and forth.:Muscles
.:joints
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Read the descriptions below. Choose the type of bone from the drop-down menu that best matches the description.Tri-layered bones✔ Flat bonesIrregular bones are made up of three layers of tissue: a layer of spongy bone inside, surrounded on each side by a layer of compact bone.

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are made up of three layers of tissue: a layer of spongy bone inside, surrounded on each side by a layer of compact bone.:Flat bones
are often cubelike in that they are similar in length, width, and height.:Short bones
are made up of both compact and spongy bone, but the compact bone gives those bones much of their shape and strength.:Long bones
often have a very specialized function and do not fit into other categories of bones.:Irregular bones
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Where are you most likely to find ligaments in the body?

A
joints between long bones
B
joints between two or more irregular bones
C
joints between a long bone and a short bone
D
joints between muscles and bones
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What function does cartilage serve?

A
provides the rib cage with form and structure
B
cushions the bones that meet at joints
C
cushions the area where two muscles meet
D
attaches muscle to bone
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Which of the following best describes the features of spongy bone tissue?

A
protects internal organs
B
makes it easier for joints to move
C
forms a hard shell around cartilage tissue
D
provides a place for bone marrow

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