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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






2. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






3. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






4. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






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






6. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






7. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






9. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






10. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






11. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






12. Pigment that gives skin its color






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






14. Tough tissues that connect bones together






15. Two rounded glands that hang down and produce the sperm cells






16. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






17. Male sex cells produced in the testes






18. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






19. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






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






21. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






22. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






23. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






24. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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






26. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






27. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






28. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts






29. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






30. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






31. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






32. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






33. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






34. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






35. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






36. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach






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






38. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






39. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






40. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






41. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






42. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






43. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






44. 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






45. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






46. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






47. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






48. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






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






50. The walls of a plant cell