8th Grade Science Part 1-1 - The Human Body
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The human body is a vital part in the study of biology. To better understand the workings and intricacies of the human body it is important that we study it well hence why it’s a major topic of study in 8th grade science. How well do you remember the 8th grade human sciences? Try this quiz.
- 1.How many bones are in an adult human body?
- A.
206
- B.
About 500
- C.
Only 7
- 2.Skeleton functions include:
- A.
Looking cool
- B.
Giving our skin color
- C.
Shape and support
- D.
Nothin'
- E.
Protection
- 3.The shiny part of a bone is
- A.
Plastic
- B.
Salt
- C.
Blood
- D.
Cartilage
- 4.Bones are alive. They contain living cells and need a blood supply to provide oxygen and other nutrients.
- A.
True
- B.
False.
- 5.Ossification is...
- A.
Some made up word
- B.
The hardening of your bones as you get older
- C.
Turning into a fossil
- 6.Osteoporosis is...
- A.
A skin disease
- B.
A disease of the bone that will lead to a greater risk of fracture.
- C.
Nothing important
- 7.The 3 kinds of joints are...
- A.
Hinge joints (like the knee and elbow)
- B.
Pivot joint (between the skull and spine)
- C.
Stick joint (the arm)
- D.
Ball and socket joint (hip and shoulder)
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