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






2. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






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






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






5. Joint that is used to turn one's head






6. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






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






8. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






9. Also known as ribonucleic acid - a complex molecule found in cells and viruses. Used by DNA to transport the instructions on how to develop the cell






10. The walls of a plant cell






11. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






12. Little pouches that hair grows out of






13. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






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






15. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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






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






18. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






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






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






21. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






22. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






23. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






24. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






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






26. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






27. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






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






29. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






30. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






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






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






33. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






34. How organisms are organized through evolution






35. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






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






37. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






38. A neuron cell's body






39. Poison from the bloodstream






40. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






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






42. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






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






44. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






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






46. A group of mammals that lays eggs






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






48. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






49. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






50. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses