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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. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






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






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






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






5. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






6. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






7. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls the day - to - day functions of a cell






8. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






9. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






10. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






11. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






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






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






14. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






16. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






17. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






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






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






20. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






21. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






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






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






24. Bony structure that protects the lungs






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






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






27. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






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






29. A neuron cell's body






30. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






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






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






33. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young






34. The flow of blood within the heart itself






35. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






36. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






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






38. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air






39. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






40. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






41. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






42. 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






43. The walls of a plant cell






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






45. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






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






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






48. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






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






50. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions