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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






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






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






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






5. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






6. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






7. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






8. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






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






10. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






11. The shape that DNA is formed within






12. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place






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






14. Body part of a fish used for protection






15. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






16. A neuron cell's body






17. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






18. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






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






20. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






21. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






22. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






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






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






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






26. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






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






28. The bumps found on a tongue






29. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach






30. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






31. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






32. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






33. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






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






35. Gives hair its strength and coloring






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






37. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






38. Vibrations in the air around you






39. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






40. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






41. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






42. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






44. The hard outer layer of the tooth






45. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






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






47. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






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






49. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






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