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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. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






2. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






3. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






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






5. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






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






7. Pigment that gives skin its color






8. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






9. The tube that is connected to the outside world






10. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






11. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






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






13. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






14. The male sex organ






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






16. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






17. Any place where two or more bones meet






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






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






20. Vertebrate animals that are warm - blooded with two legs - wings - feathers - and a beak or a bill and lay hardshelled eggs and have hollow bones suitable for flying






21. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






22. Poison from the bloodstream






23. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






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






25. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






26. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






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






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






29. The bumps found on a tongue






30. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






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






40. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






41. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






42. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






43. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






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






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






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






47. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






48. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






49. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






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