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






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






3. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






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






5. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






7. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






8. The physical breaking apart of food






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






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






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






12. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






13. A group of mammals that lays eggs






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






15. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






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






17. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






18. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






19. The science of life






20. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






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






22. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






23. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






24. A fine lightly colored hair that covers your body when you are a baby






25. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






26. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






27. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






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






29. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






30. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






31. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






32. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ






33. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






34. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






35. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






36. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss






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






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






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






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






41. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






42. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






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






44. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






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






46. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






47. The inabiliy to hear sound






48. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






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






50. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear