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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. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






2. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






3. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






4. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






6. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






7. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






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






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






10. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






11. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






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






13. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






14. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






15. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






16. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






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






18. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






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






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






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






22. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






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






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






25. The walls of a plant cell






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






27. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






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






29. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






30. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






31. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Gives hair its strength and coloring






38. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






39. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






40. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






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






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






43. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






44. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






45. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






46. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






47. Body part of a fish used for protection






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






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






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