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






2. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






3. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






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






5. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






6. Bony structure that protects the lungs






7. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






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






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






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






11. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






12. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






13. The hard outer layer of the tooth






14. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






15. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






16. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain






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






18. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






19. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






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






21. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






22. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






23. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






24. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






25. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






26. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






27. 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






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






29. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






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






31. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






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






33. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






34. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round






35. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






36. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






37. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies






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






39. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






40. Little hairs that protoists use to move through the water






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






42. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






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






44. How organisms are organized through evolution






45. The inabiliy to hear sound






46. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






47. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






48. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






49. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






50. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents