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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






2. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






3. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






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






5. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






6. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






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






8. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






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






10. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






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






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






13. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






15. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






16. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






17. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






18. Protozoans that move with cillia and have two nuclei - the micro nucleus and the macro nucleus






19. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






20. The shape that DNA is formed within






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






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






23. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






24. Vertebrate animals that are warm - blooded with two legs - wings - feathers - and a beak or a bill and lay hardshelled eggs and have hollow bones suitable for flying






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






26. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






27. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






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






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






31. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






32. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






33. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






34. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






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






36. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






37. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






38. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






39. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






40. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






41. Joint that is used to turn one's head






42. Small tube attached to the large intestine






43. Any place where two or more bones meet






44. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






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






46. Little pouches that hair grows out of






47. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






48. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






49. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






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