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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






10. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






11. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






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






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






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






15. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






17. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






18. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs






19. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






20. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






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






22. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






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






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






25. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






26. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






27. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






28. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






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






30. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell

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






32. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






33. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






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






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






36. Little pouches that hair grows out of






37. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






38. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






39. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






40. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






41. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






42. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






43. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






44. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






45. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






46. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches






47. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






48. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






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






50. Reptiles shed their skin to grow