Functions of Skeletal System Quiz

Test your knowledge on bone health, joints, and disorders with these orthopedic questions. Explore the skeletal system's crucial roles!

#1

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

Support
Protection
Transportation
Storage of minerals
#2

What type of cells are responsible for bone formation?

Osteoclasts
Chondrocytes
Osteocytes
Osteoblasts
#3

What is the medical term for a broken bone?

Fracture
Sprain
Dislocation
Contusion
#4

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system in relation to movement?

Production of hormones
Facilitation of digestion
Support for muscles
Maintenance of body temperature
#5

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Scapula
Clavicle
Femur
Humerus
#6

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood for bone health?

Insulin
Estrogen
Calcitonin
Testosterone
#7

What is the function of red bone marrow in the skeletal system?

Storage of fat
Production of blood cells
Storage of minerals
Synthesis of collagen
#8

What is the term for the process of bone resorption by osteoclasts?

Ossification
Osteogenesis
Osteolysis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
#9

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the digestive system for bone health?

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#10

Which skeletal system disorder is characterized by the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density?

Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
#11

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Skull
Femur
Vertebrae
Ribs
#12

Which joint allows the widest range of motion?

Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#13

What is the purpose of synovial fluid in joints?

Provide nutrients to bones
Act as a lubricant
Facilitate nerve conduction
Initiate muscle contraction
#14

Which disorder involves inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues, affecting the synovial membrane?

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Osteoporosis
#15

In which part of the bone are red blood cells produced?

Medullary cavity
Epiphysis
Periosteum
Diaphysis
#16

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system in maintaining mineral homeostasis?

Storage of iron
Storage of calcium and phosphorus
Production of red blood cells
Synthesis of collagen
#17

What is the medical term for the growth plate in long bones responsible for longitudinal growth during childhood?

Epiphysis
Metaphysis
Diaphysis
Physis

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