Skeletal System

Question 1

skeletal systems made of chitin and calcium carbonate that provides protection to creatures such as insects and crustacea

Answer 1

Exoskeleton

Question 2

Internal skeleton of an animal (vertebrate), which is comprised of bone and cartilage

Answer 2

Endoskeleton

Question 3

Support and Protect
Homeostasis
Produce Blood Cells
Storage
Movement

Answer 3

What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system

Question 4

This function of the skeletal system supports soft tissue, provide points of attachment for skeletal muscles, and provides protection for internal body organs

Answer 4

Support and Protect

Question 5

The skeletal system works with which other system to allow for movement

Answer 5

muscular system

Question 6

Red bone marrow inside some larger bones produce this

Answer 6

blood cells

Question 7

The interior of the bone can store these things

Answer 7

minerals and chemical energy

Question 8

Bones are able to absorb or release calcium into the blood to maintain a stable environment

Answer 8

homeostasis

Question 9

How many bones are in the human skeleton

Answer 9

206

Question 10

the appendages, arms and legs and the shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle.

Answer 10

appendicular skeleton

Question 11

how many bones are in the appendicular skeleton

Answer 11

126

Question 12

the bones of the body which protect the internal organs

Answer 12

axial skeleton

Question 13

how many bones are in the axial skeleton

Answer 13

80

Question 14

This type of bone makes up the dense outer layer

Answer 14

compact bone

Question 15

this part of the bone is found inside bones and is light, less dense, and porous

Answer 15

spongy bone

Question 16

soft connective tissue that produces blood cells, found in the pores of spongy bone

Answer 16

bone marrow

Question 17

tough, fibrous, membrane that covers and protects the outer surface of the bone

Answer 17

periosteum

Question 18

holds the skeleton together and supports movement

Answer 18

joints

Question 19

connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones

Answer 19

tendons

Question 20

connective tissue that attaches bones to bones

Answer 20

ligaments

Question 21

loss of bone tissue particularly in elderly people

Answer 21

osteoporosis

Question 22

softening of bones associated with vitamin D deficiency

Answer 22

osteomalacia

Question 23

inflammatory disease that damages joints and surrounding tissue

Answer 23

arthritis

Question 24

side to side curve in the spine

Answer 24

scoliosis

Question 25

cancer found in bones

Answer 25

bone cancer

Question 26

injury to bones, takes about 100 lbs of pressure

Answer 26

breaks, strains, and fractures