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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. Small tube attached to the large intestine






2. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis






3. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






4. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies






5. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






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






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






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






9. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






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






11. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






12. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






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






14. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






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






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






17. Little hairs that protoists use to move through the water






18. Groups of cells that live together






19. Openings found on leaves that absorb carbon dioxide from the air






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






21. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






22. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






23. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






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






25. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






26. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






27. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain






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






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






30. Poison from the bloodstream






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






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






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






34. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






35. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






36. 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






37. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






38. Any place where two or more bones meet






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






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






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






42. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






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






44. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






45. Pigment that gives skin its color






46. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






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






48. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






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






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