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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. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






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






3. Male sex cells produced in the testes






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






5. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






13. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






14. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






15. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






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






17. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






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






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






20. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






21. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






22. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






23. Hormone released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by raisng heart rate and blood pressure






24. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






25. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






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






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






28. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






29. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts






30. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






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






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






33. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






34. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






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






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






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






38. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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






40. The science of life






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






42. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






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






44. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






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






46. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






47. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






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






49. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






50. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten