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






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






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






4. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






5. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






6. How organisms are organized through evolution






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






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






9. A carnivorous plant with sticky beads that attract insects and then sucks the nutrients out of their decaying bodies






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






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






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






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






14. The physical breaking apart of food






15. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






16. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






17. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






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






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






20. The shape that DNA is formed within






21. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






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






23. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






24. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






25. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






26. The walls of a plant cell






27. The science of life






28. Little pouches that hair grows out of






29. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






30. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






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






32. 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






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






34. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking






35. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






36. Male sex cells produced in the testes






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






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






47. The process in which the body collects oxygen






48. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






49. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






50. A neuron cell's body