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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






2. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






3. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






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






5. A type of reptile that has no limbs






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






7. Anthropods that are the most adaptable insects all over the world. they have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs and eight legs - like spiders and scorpions and mites and ticks






8. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






9. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






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






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






12. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






13. A soft layer of bone that is below the compact bone






14. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






16. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






17. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






18. 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






19. The male sex organ






20. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






21. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






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






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






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






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






26. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






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






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






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






30. Openings found on leaves that absorb carbon dioxide from the air






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






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






33. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






34. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






35. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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






37. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






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






39. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






40. How organisms are organized through evolution






41. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






42. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






43. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






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






45. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






46. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






47. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






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






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






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






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