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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. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






2. 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






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






4. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






5. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






6. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






7. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






8. Tube that the sperm travels through






9. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






10. Vertebrate - back - bone bearing animals - like frogs - salamanders and newts. Born in the water - live on land and breed in the water. They are also cold - blooded






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






12. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






13. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






14. Organ behind the eye's pupil that foucses light back onto the eyeball






15. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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






17. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






18. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






19. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






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






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






22. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins






23. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






24. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






25. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






26. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






27. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






28. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






29. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






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






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






32. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






33. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






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






35. The hard outer layer of the tooth






36. 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






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






38. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






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






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






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






42. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






44. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






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






46. Plants in which nutrients are delivered through special channels located in the stem






47. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






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






49. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






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