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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 portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






2. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






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






4. A type of reptile that has no limbs






5. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






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






7. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






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






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






10. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






11. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






12. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






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






14. The sum of an organism's genes






15. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






16. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






17. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






18. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






19. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






20. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






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






22. The flow of blood within the heart itself






23. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






24. Small tube attached to the large intestine






25. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






26. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






27. The tube that is connected to the outside world






28. Gives hair its strength and coloring






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






30. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






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






32. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






33. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






34. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






35. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






36. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






37. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






38. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






39. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






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






41. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






42. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






43. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






44. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






45. 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






46. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






47. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






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






49. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells






50. Glands in the skin that produce sebum