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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






2. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






3. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






4. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






5. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






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






7. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






8. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






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






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






11. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






12. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






13. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






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






15. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






16. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






17. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






18. The sum of an organism's genes






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






20. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






21. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






22. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






23. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






24. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






25. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






26. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






27. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






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






29. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






30. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






31. The male sex organ






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






33. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






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






35. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






36. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






37. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






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






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






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






41. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






42. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






43. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






44. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






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






46. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






47. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






48. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






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






50. Small tube attached to the large intestine