Human Body - The Skeletal System Quiz - ICSE Class 5 Science

Free practice quiz: Human Body - The Skeletal System (ICSE Class 5 Science). 13 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This ICSE Class 5 Science practice quiz has 13 multiple-choice questions on Human Body - The Skeletal System, and 13 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following bones protects the brain?

   1. Femur
   2. Ribs
   3. Skull
   4. Vertebrae
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   Answer: C. Skull

   The skull is a bony structure that encloses and protects the brain. The femur is the thigh bone, the ribs protect the chest organs, and the vertebrae form the backbone.

2. How many bones are typically found in an adult human skeleton?

   1. 180
   2. 206
   3. 220
   4. 300
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   Answer: B. 206

   An adult human skeleton is generally composed of 206 bones. Babies are born with more bones, which fuse together as they grow.

3. The backbone, also known as the vertebral column, is made up of individual bones called:

   1. Ribs
   2. Sternum
   3. Vertebrae
   4. Clavicles
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   Answer: C. Vertebrae

   The vertebral column, or backbone, is a series of bones called vertebrae, which protect the spinal cord and provide support for the body.

4. What is the primary function of the pelvic girdle?

   1. To protect the brain
   2. To support the upper body and attach the legs
   3. To allow arm movement
   4. To form the rib cage
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   Answer: B. To support the upper body and attach the legs

   The pelvic girdle, composed of the hip bones, connects the vertebral column to the lower limbs and supports the weight of the upper body, while also protecting the abdominal organs.

5. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

   1. Digesting food
   2. Circulating blood
   3. Producing hormones
   4. Providing support and shape
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   Answer: D. Providing support and shape

   The skeletal system provides the body's framework, giving it shape and support, protecting internal organs, allowing for movement, and storing minerals.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which part of the skeletal system is also known as the collarbone?
2. What is the primary function of cartilage in joints?
3. Which set of bones protects the vital organs of the chest, such as the heart and lungs?
4. Which substance provides hardness and strength to bones?
5. Which type of joint allows only back-and-forth movement, like in the elbow and knee?
6. The bones that form the fingers and toes are called:
7. The skeletal system works with the muscular system to enable:
8. Which bones form the structure of the hand, excluding the wrist and fingers?

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