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






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






3. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches






4. The lead organ of the endocrine system because it decodes messages from the brain to the other glands






5. The shape that DNA is formed within






6. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






7. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






8. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






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






10. The science of life






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






12. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






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






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






15. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






16. Version of the nervous system that controls things that happen on their own - like heartbeat






17. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






18. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






19. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






20. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place






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






22. Poison from the bloodstream






23. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






24. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body






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






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






27. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






28. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






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






30. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






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






32. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






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






34. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






35. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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






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






38. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






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






40. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






41. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






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






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






44. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






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






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






47. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in






48. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






49. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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