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CSET Science: Biology

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






2. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






3. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






4. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






5. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in






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






7. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






8. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






9. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






10. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






11. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






12. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






13. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






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






15. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






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






17. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






18. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






19. Bony structure that protects the lungs






20. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






21. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






22. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






23. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






24. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






25. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






26. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






27. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another






28. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






29. The walls of a plant cell






30. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






31. The inabiliy to hear sound






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






33. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






34. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






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






36. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






37. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






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






39. The male sex cells of a flower






40. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






41. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






42. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






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






44. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






45. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






46. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






47. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






48. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






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






50. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves