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






2. The male sex organ






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






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






5. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






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






7. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






8. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






9. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






10. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






11. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






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






13. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






14. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






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






16. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






17. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






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






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






20. Cnidarians - like jellyfish - that use their tentacles to move through the water. Reproduce by laying their eggs in the water






21. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






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






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






24. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






25. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






26. Human body system made up of bones that hold the body up and protect the vital organs of the system






27. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






28. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






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






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






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






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






33. Bony structure that protects the lungs






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






35. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body






36. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






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






38. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






39. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






40. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






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






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






43. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






44. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






45. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






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






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






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






49. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






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