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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






2. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






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






4. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






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






6. Tube that the sperm travels through






7. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






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






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






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






11. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






12. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






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






14. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






15. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






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






17. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






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






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






20. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






22. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






23. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






24. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






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






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






27. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






28. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






29. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






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






31. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






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






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






34. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






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






36. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






37. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






38. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






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






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






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






42. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






43. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






44. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






45. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






46. The sex glands of women






47. Meat - eating






48. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






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






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