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Student Skeletal System Exam Questions

This document contains 7 multiple choice and short answer questions about the skeletal system and its functions. The questions cover topics like the role of calcium, bones in the lower leg, weight bearing bone classifications, and how the skeletal system allows for movement and physical activity like stepping onto a bench or playing basketball.

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Student Skeletal System Exam Questions

This document contains 7 multiple choice and short answer questions about the skeletal system and its functions. The questions cover topics like the role of calcium, bones in the lower leg, weight bearing bone classifications, and how the skeletal system allows for movement and physical activity like stepping onto a bench or playing basketball.

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Skeletal System Exam Questions

Q1 Which statement correctly identifies the effect of calcium on the skeletal system?
(1)
A Keeps the skeleton free from disease
B Gives the skeleton strength
C Provides the skeleton with energy
D Assists the skeleton in the production of red blood cells

Q2 Which two bones are located in the lower leg?


(1)
A Tibia & Fibula
B Femur & Tibia
C Tibula & Fibia
D Femur & Fibula

Q3 Which one of the following bone classifications is most suitable for weight bearing
activities?
(1)
A Long bone
B Flat bone
C Short bone
D Irregular bone

Q4 Explain one way the skeletal system allows a performer to step onto the bench during
the Harvard step test.
(2)
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Q5 The skeletal system has a very important role to play in allowing us to lead a healthy,
active lifestyle. Give two examples to demonstrate how the role of the skeleton helps us to
be active.

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(2)
Q6 The skeletal system plays an important role in allowing for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Figure 5 shows the skeletal system of two basketball players.

In the table below:

• identify three functions of the skeletal system in use during physical activity (3)

• give one example of how each function is used during a game of basketball. (3)

Function of the skeletal system during


Example of use during a basketball game
physical activity

Q7 Figure 3 shows the muscular system of a gymnast.

(b) The gymnast in Figure 3 is supporting her body weight using the bones in the wrist.
Classify the bones of the wrist.
(1)
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(c) Explain, using examples, two functions of the skeletal system that help the gymnast
move her lower body into this position.
(i) Function 1
(3)
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(ii) Function 2
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Total Mark = /20

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