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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. Joint that is used to turn one's head






2. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






3. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






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






5. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






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






7. The physical breaking apart of food






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






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






10. The hard outer layer of the tooth






11. The science of life






12. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






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






14. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






15. Pigment that gives skin its color






16. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss






17. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






18. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






19. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






20. The shape that DNA is formed within






21. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






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






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






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






25. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






26. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






27. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






28. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






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






30. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






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






32. The sex glands of women






33. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






34. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






35. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






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






37. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






38. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






39. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






40. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






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






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






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






44. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






45. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






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






47. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






48. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






49. Plants in which nutrients are delivered through special channels located in the stem






50. The inabiliy to hear sound