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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






2. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






3. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






4. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






5. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






6. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






7. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






8. The hard outer layer of the tooth






9. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






10. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






11. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






12. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






13. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






14. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






15. Also known as the voice box - it is where your voice comes from and made up of cartilege - muscle and ligaments and is found in the trachea






16. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






17. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






18. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






19. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






20. A type of reptile that has no limbs






21. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






22. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






23. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






24. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






25. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






26. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






27. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






28. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






29. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






30. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






31. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins






32. The material that is used to control all






33. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






34. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






35. The walls of a plant cell






36. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






37. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






38. Glands in women and men that produce the sex cells for reproduction






39. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






40. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






41. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






42. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






43. Hormone released by pancreas to help body cells absorb sugar






44. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






45. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






46. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






47. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






48. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






49. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






50. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm