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The place where two bones meet is called a __________.

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  1. skull

  2. joint

  3. ligament

  4. tendon

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the joint there is a fluid which acts as a llubricant. This fluid is called the synovial fluid.

Which one of the following is not a bone of the human leg?

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  1. Fibula

  2. Femur

  3. Humerus

  4. Tibia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. It is located between the elbow joint and the shoulder. So, the correct option is C.( Humerus )

 Ribs protect the 

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  1. Lungs

  2. Brain

  3. None of the above

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ribs serve to protect the lungs, heart, and other internal organs of the thorax. In some animals, especially snakes, ribs may provide support and protection for the entire body.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Major functions of skeleton are

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  1. Support

  2. Protection

  3. Storage of ions

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The skeleton serves a number of functions in vertebrates:

(1) The skeleton forms a rigid framework, which gives support to the body against gravity.
(2) The skeleton encloses the more vital organs of the body to protect them from injury.
(3) Bones contain deposits of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. These may be released into the blood if needed for use elsewhere in the body, but are later replaced. This helps in regulating calcium and phosphorus level of blood. 
So, the correct answer is option D.

The brain is protected by the 

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  1. Vertebrae

  2. Cranium

  3. Ribs

  4. Sternum

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The skull is composed of two parts: the cranium and the mandible.
  •  In the human, cranium has two parts the neurocranium and the viscerocranium. 
  • The neurocranium forms the cranial cavity that surrounds and protects the brain and brainstem. 
  • The neurocranium consists of the occipital bone, two temporal bones, two parietal bones, the sphenoid, ethmoid, and frontal bones—all are joined together with sutures. Hence, The brain is protected by the Cranium.
So, the correct answer is 'Cranium'.