Q.1
What is an exoskeleton?
  • A weak skeleton
  • An external skeleton
  • A skeleton without joints
  • An internal skeleton
Q.2
What is another name for the clavicle?
  • Collarbone
  • Skull
  • Shoulder blade
  • Shin
Q.3
Which part of the human skeleton protects the heart?
  • The cranium
  • The scapula
  • The sternum
  • The clavicle
Q.4
What is the function of the skeleton?
  • To protect vital organs
  • To allow movement
  • To support the body
  • All of the above
Q.5
What does the spinal column contain?
  • Bones called invertebrates
  • One long, flexible bone
  • Two bones - a neck bone and a back bone
  • Many smaller bones called vertebrae
Q.6
Which organ does the cranium protect?
  • The liver
  • The heart
  • The brain
  • The lungs
Q.7
Skeletons aid movement in animals, but they can't move on their own. What else is needed?
  • Joints and muscles
  • Muscles and tendons
  • Tendons and cartilage
  • Cartilage and joints
Q.8
Which device allows us to see bones inside a living animal?
  • A digital scanner
  • An X-ray or MRI machine
  • A photocopier
  • A microscope
Q.9
What is an invertebrate?
  • An animal whose skeleton is made of cartilage
  • An animal without a spine
  • An animal with a backbone
  • An animal without a skeleton
Q.10
Which of the following statements is true?
  • Bones are living tissue
  • Exercise helps bones to become stronger
  • Good nutrition helps bones to become strong
  • Bones do not grow
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