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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






2. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






3. Two rounded glands that hang down and produce the sperm cells






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






5. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






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






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






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






9. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






10. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






11. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






12. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






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






15. Any place where two or more bones meet






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






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






18. The walls of a plant cell






19. Glands in women and men that produce the sex cells for reproduction






20. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






21. 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






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






23. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






24. The shape that DNA is formed within






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






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






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






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






29. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






30. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






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






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






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






34. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






35. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






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






37. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






38. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






39. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






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






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






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






43. The science of life






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






45. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






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






47. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






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






49. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






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