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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. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






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






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






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






5. Organ behind the eye's pupil that foucses light back onto the eyeball






6. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






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






8. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






9. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






10. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






11. A fine lightly colored hair that covers your body when you are a baby






12. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






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






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






15. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






16. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






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






18. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






19. Joint that is used to turn one's head






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






21. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






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






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






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






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






26. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






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






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






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






30. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






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






32. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






33. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






34. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






35. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






36. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






37. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






38. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






39. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






40. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






41. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






42. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






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






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






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






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






47. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






48. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






50. Small tube attached to the large intestine