ASVAB General Science Skeleton & Muscles Practice Test 89473 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1

Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?

52% Answer Correctly

store minerals

protect bodily organs

store vitamins

produce blood cells
Solution

Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.

2

This skeletal system is common in arthropods like insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

81% Answer Correctly

bone

endoskeleton

exoskeleton

vertebrate
Solution

An exoskeleton (external skeleton) is common in arthropods like insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

3

An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of __________ animals, including humans.

86% Answer Correctly

spiny

vertebrate

sentient

arthropod
Solution

An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of vertebrate animals, including humans.

4

The connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints is called:

71% Answer Correctly

cartilage

tendons

ligaments

knuckles
Solution

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).

5

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:

71% Answer Correctly

tendons

cartilage

vertebra

ligaments
Solution

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).