Quiz 5 - Skeletal System

Question 1

Axial skeleton (5)

Answer 1

1. 80 bones
2. Flat and irregular bones
3. Synarthrotic joints
4. Protection
5. Mostly red marrow

Question 2

Appendicular skeleton (5)

Answer 2

1. 126 bones
2. Long and short bones
3. Diarthrotic joints
4. Movement
5. Mostly yellow marrow

Question 3

Cartilage (9)

Answer 3

1. Flexible
2. More matrix
3. Collagenous matrix
4. No canal system
5. No blood vessels
6. Chondrocytes
7. Periochondrium
8. 3 types
9. No marrow

Question 4

Bone (9)

Answer 4

1. Rigid
2. More cells
3. Calcified matrix
4. Canal system
5. Blood vessels
6. Osteocytes
7. Periosteum
8. 2 types
9. Marrow

Question 5

Functions of the skeletal system (6)

Answer 5

1. Support
2. Movement
3. Protection
4. Mineral supply (calcium)
5. Hemopoiesis
6. Storage (fat and minerals)