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CSET Science: Biology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord
pathogens
vertebrates
meninges
cilliates
2. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light
euglenoids
involuntary muscle
metaphase
organelle
3. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick
growth hormone
metamorphosis
myelin
white blood cells
4. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together
centromere
vacuoles
tRNA
vocal folds
5. Glands in the skin that produce sebum
growth hormone
sebaceous glands
pathogenic
crocodilians
6. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need
urine
Jacobson's organ
down feathers
stomata
7. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates
salivary amylase
stomach acids
motor neurons
olfactory cells
8. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering
lysosomes
stomach acids
pollination
seeds
9. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water
monotremes
tympanic membrane
flagellates
mandibles
10. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays
chromosomes
retina
cartilagenous fish
dermis
11. The shape that DNA is formed within
baby teeth
double hellix
lobster pot trap
annuals
12. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place
hyphae
roundworms
cyanobacteria
cementum
13. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body
neurotransmitters
cephalothorax
blood
notochord
14. Body part of a fish used for protection
bladder
scales
capillaries
ureters
15. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape
dentin
pivot joint
organelle
lysosomes
16. A neuron cell's body
tendons
soma
catabolic metabolism
insects
17. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system
endoplasmic reticulum
mammals
symbiosis
processes
18. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth
sweat glands
sponges
hypodermis
carrageenan
19. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies
frontal lobe
chelicerae
retina
pituitary gland
20. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility
urodela
lymphatic system
cell
grey matter
21. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx
down feathers
vocal folds
norepinephrine
ribcage
22. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart
atrium
metaphase
wisdom teeth
urea
23. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth
somatic nervous system
salivary amylase
growth hormone
sperm cells
24. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey
pathogens
pupil
large intestine
nematocyst
25. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears
dermis
biology
sensory neurons
mucus
26. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal
monotremes
coronary circulation
endoskeletal
spongin
27. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another
cartilage
rectum
brain stem
impulses
28. The bumps found on a tongue
diaphragm
antibody
algae
papillae
29. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach
compound eyes
retina
melanin
chyme
30. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body
saliva
molt
axons
brain stem
31. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes
Fallopian tube
grey matter
type 1 diabetes
mRNA
32. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born
systemic circulation
terminal hair
ribosomes
marsupials
33. Senses that are related to the body - like touch
chelicerae
thymus
pulp
somatic senses
34. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in
endocrine system
ameboids
alveoli
sensilla
35. Gives hair its strength and coloring
false vocal chords
cortex
vestigial
respiratory system
36. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young
molars
semen
mammals
lobster pot trap
37. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles
annelids
chloroplast
metabolism
dinoflagellates
38. Vibrations in the air around you
sound waves
joint
chitin
pineal gland
39. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons
interneurons
heredity
processes
cephalothorax
40. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring
pathogens
dominant trait
lobster pot trap
antennae
41. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction
golgi bodies
endocrine system
chelicerae
micronucleus
42. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae
anvil
vocal folds
plant - like protist
symbiosis
43. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult
teeth
turtles and tortoises
metamorphosis
reproductive system
44. The hard outer layer of the tooth
endothermic
carrageenan
gene
enamel
45. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells
norepinephrine
lizards
premolars
retina
46. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking
swim bladder
prophase
stomach
lymphatic system
47. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body
cavity
endoskeletal
dentin
sponges
48. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable
spinnerets
photosynthesis
spongin
hinge joint
49. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing
nucleus
premolars
reproductive system
ball and socket joint
50. Protozoans that move with cillia and have two nuclei - the micro nucleus and the macro nucleus
flagellum
sperm cells
cilliates
somatic nervous system