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The skeletal system Quiz grade 7

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a 7th-grade level quiz on the skeletal system. Each question is followed by multiple choice answers. At the end of the quiz, I'll provide the correct answers.

### Skeletal System Quiz

#### Questions:

1. **What is the adult human skeleton typically made up of?**
A) 206 bones
B) 150 bones
C) 300 bones
D) 250 bones

2. **Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?**
A) Protects vital organs
B) Produces hormones
C) Stores minerals
D) Aids in movement

3. **What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip?**
A) Hinge joint
B) Ball-and-socket joint
C) Pivot joint
D) Saddle joint

4. **What is the largest bone in the human body?**
A) Skull
B) Femur
C) Tibia
D) Humerus

5. **Which part of the skeleton includes the skull, vertebrae, and ribcage?**
A) Appendicular skeleton
B) Axial skeleton
C) Pelvic girdle
D) Cartilage

6. **What is the name of the soft tissue found inside bones that produces blood cells?**
A) Osteocytes
B) Cartilage
C) Bone marrow
D) Periosteum

7. **What mineral is essential for strong bones?**
A) Iron
B) Calcium
C) Potassium
D) Magnesium

8. **How many ribs does a typical adult human have?**
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16

9. **What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system?**
A) It forms blood cells
B) It connects muscles to bones
C) It provides cushioning and support between bones
D) It strengthens the skeleton

10. **Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?**
A) Patella
B) Tibia
C) Femur
D) Fibula

### Answers:
1. A) 206 bones
2. B) Produces hormones
3. B) Ball-and-socket joint
4. B) Femur
5. B) Axial skeleton
6. C) Bone marrow
7. B) Calcium
8. B) 12
9. C) It provides cushioning and support between bones
10. A) Patella

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