TEAS Skeletal System Practice Questions

TEAS 7 Science · Human Anatomy & Physiology

Bone functions, bone types and joints come up regularly, often combined with the muscular system.

What the TEAS tests on Skeletal System

  • Functions: support, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage
  • Axial vs. appendicular skeleton; long, short, flat and irregular bones
  • Joint types and connective tissue (ligaments vs. tendons)

5 free Skeletal System practice questions

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  1. Question 1
    A student compares three cartilage samples. One sample has thick bundles of collagen fibers and is specialized to resist compression in intervertebral discs and the pubic symphysis. Which cartilage type best matches this description?
  2. Question 2
    A nurse explains that some cartilages maintain the shape of structures while allowing repeated bending without losing form. Which type of cartilage best fits this function and is found in the external ear (pinna) and epiglottis?
  3. Question 3
    Which feature best explains why cartilage heals more slowly than most other connective tissues after injury?
  4. Question 4
    A nurse is teaching about connective tissues. Which structure is primarily responsible for the tensile strength of tendons and ligaments?
  5. Question 5
    A nurse is reviewing why some connective tissues can withstand pulling forces in one direction. Which connective tissue is characterized by parallel bundles of collagen fibers and provides strong, unidirectional tensile strength in structures like tendons and many ligaments?

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