Year 9 Science Exam: Muscles and Bones

Section A: Multiple Choice (10 marks total)

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

a) Producing hormones
b) Transporting oxygen
c) Providing structural support
d) Filtering waste products

Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary

movements?
a) Cardiac muscle
b) Smooth muscle
c) Skeletal muscle
d) Involuntary muscle

Which bone protects the brain?

a) Skull
b) Ribcage
c) Vertebrae
d) Humerus

What connects bones to muscles?

a) Tendons
b) Ligaments
c) Cartilage
d) Synovial fluid

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular

system?
a) Producing heat
b) Storing minerals
c) Generating movement
d) Maintaining posture

Section B: Short Answer (20 marks total)

Describe the structure and function of a joint.

Explain how bones are classified based on their shape,

providing examples for each type.
Compare and contrast voluntary and involuntary muscles.

Section C: Diagram Analysis (10 marks total)

Identify and label the parts of the skeletal system shown in

the diagram below:

Section D: Essay (20 marks total)

Discuss the importance of exercise for maintaining healthy

muscles and bones.