What’s Your Balance? eLearning Kit©
Virtual Body Explorer
Bones Questions
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Bones
Directions: Using your knowledge of the skeletal system, fill in each blank with the correct term.
1. Bone mass accumulation eventually begins to ____________________ as we get older.
2. Level of mineral content in bone determines its ____________________.
3.
Vitamin D allows the body to absorb ____________________, making the bones stronger.
4. As we mature from an infant to an adult, the number of bones in our body ____________________.
5. The ____________________ is the largest and strongest bone in the body.
6. The ____________________ is one of the most useful structures on the human body and contains a
total of 27 bones.
7. There are 14 bones found in the human ____________________.
8. Bones protect inner organs, provide support and allow ____________________.
9. Bone density contributes to the ____________________ of our bones.
10. ____________________ is a disease characterized by weak, porous bones.
11. ____________________, age, gender and race all affect bone density.
12. Weak, brittle bones characteristic of osteoporosis are subject to breaks and
____________________.
13. Physical activity, including weight-bearing exercises, help to build and maintain
____________________ bones.
14. Dairy products, dark green, leafy vegetables, orange juice, and nuts are all good sources of
____________________.
15. ____________________ are organs in the body that produce red and white blood cells, and store
minerals.
16. All bones consist of living cells that make up their rigid bone ____________________.
17. Both calcium and ____________________ in the diet promote bone density and strength.
18. The ____________________ bone found in the ear is the smallest bone in the body.
19. Found in the ear, these bones are responsible for ____________________ – the malleus, incus, and
stapes.
20. Walking, running, jumping rope, and karate are all types of weight-bearing exercises that make the
body work against ____________________.