World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--1/23-bones
- 1.
About how many bones does the average person have?
- A.
100
- B.
200
- C.
300
Correct Answer
B. 200Explanation
Bone is the hard material that forms the skeleton in people and other animals with backbones. All the separate parts of the skeleton are also called bones. People have about 200 bones.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a joint?
- A.
Elbow
- B.
Knee
- C.
Skull
Correct Answer
C. SkullExplanation
The places where bones meet are called joints. Many joints, such as elbows and knees, move freely.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which mineral is especially important for bone strength and weight?
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Titanium
Correct Answer
A. CalciumExplanation
Much of the weight and strength of bones comes from minerals, especially calcium. People need calcium and vitamins to keep their bones strong and healthy.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is a skeleton called that is on the outside of the body?
- A.
Outside skeleton
- B.
Exoskeleton
- C.
Emoskeleton
Correct Answer
B. ExoskeletonExplanation
Many animals without backbones, such as insects and lobsters, have a hard body covering. This covering is called an exoskeleton because it is on the outside of their bodies. The exoskeleton supports and protects the soft parts of their bodies.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The funny bone is not actually a bone, but instead the ______________.
- A.
Occular nerve
- B.
Ibare nerve
- C.
Ulnar nerve
Correct Answer
C. Ulnar nerveExplanation
A funny bone is not a bone at all, and it's not funny either. It is an area at the end of your elbow that can be hurt easily. The ulnar nerve lies in this area between the skin and the bone. Nerves are bundles of fibers throughout your body. These fibers carry feelings of pain to your brain.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Animals without bones are called ____________.
- A.
Vertebrates
- B.
Invertebrates
- C.
Unvertebrates
Correct Answer
B. InvertebratesExplanation
Invertebrates are animals without backbones. The bones that make up the backbone are called vertebrae. Invertebrate means without a backbone. Animals with backbones are called vertebrates.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In people, the longest and strongest bone in the body is found in which part?
- A.
Leg
- B.
Back
- C.
Arm
Correct Answer
A. LegExplanation
Legs are parts that support the bodies of people or animals. They are used to stand and move. In people, the thigh has the longest, strongest bone in the body.Rate this question:
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- 8.
X rays are a useful way to see broken bones, but what sort of energy do X rays require?
- A.
Electromagnetic radiation
- B.
Quasar pulse
- C.
Electrode pulse
Correct Answer
A. Electromagnetic radiationExplanation
X rays are one of the most useful forms of energy. Doctors use X rays to make special pictures, called radiographs, of the bones and organs inside the body. Such X-ray pictures help doctors see broken bones, lung disease, or other problems without having to cut into the body. They are a form of energy called electromagnetic radiation. X rays cannot be seen.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Neandrathals had a raised stip of bone across their face called what?
- A.
Browbone
- B.
Browridge
- C.
Browderthal
Correct Answer
B. BrowridgeExplanation
Neandertals had a large, projecting face with a low, sloping forehead. They had a raised strip of bone across the lower forehead called a browridge. The Neandertal jaw was large, but Neandertals did not have a chin.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What part of the bone helps give blood its red color?
- A.
The dye
- B.
The barrier
- C.
The marrow
Correct Answer
A. The dyeExplanation
The center of a bone is filled with a material called bone marrow. Part of the bone marrow makes the cells that give your blood its red color.Rate this question:
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