Here are some multiple-choice questions on the human skeleton suitable for a Grade 10 Life Sciences class:
Question 1:
What is the primary function of the human skeleton?
A) To regulate body temperature
B) To protect internal organs
C) To aid in digestion
D) To produce hormones
Answer: B) To protect internal organs
Question 2:
How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?
A) 206
B) 250
C) 180
D) 196
Answer: A) 206
Question 3:
Which of the following is NOT a type of bone in the human body?
A) Long bones
B) Short bones
C) Circular bones
D) Flat bones
Answer: C) Circular bones
Question 4:
What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?
A) Humerus
B) Femur
C) Tibia
D) Pelvis
Answer: B) Femur
Question 5:
Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?
A) Rib cage
B) Spine
C) Skull
D) Pelvis
Answer: C) Skull
Question 6:
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
A) Hinge joint
B) Ball-and-socket joint
C) Pivot joint
D) Fixed joint
Answer: B) Ball-and-socket joint
Question 7:
What are the cells responsible for bone formation called?
A) Osteoclasts
B) Osteoblasts
C) Chondrocytes
D) Myocytes
Answer: B) Osteoblasts
Question 8:
What is the term for the flexible connective tissue found in joints?
A) Ligament
B) Tendon
C) Cartilage
D) Fascia
Answer: C) Cartilage
Question 9:
Which of the following parts of the skeleton is considered part of the axial skeleton?
A) Clavicle
B) Femur
C) Skull
D) Scapula
Answer: C) Skull
Question 10:
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in bone density, making bones more fragile?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Osteomyelitis
D) Scoliosis
Answer: A) Osteoporosis
Feel free to use or modify these questions as needed!
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