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CSET Science: Biology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly
bilateral symmetry
telophase
pedipalps
pulp
2. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts
elastin and collagen
chordata
synapse
lysosomes
3. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more
diatoms
plasma
parathyroid gland
esophogus
4. 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
parathyroid gland
gymnosperms
budding
swim bladder
5. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin
pollen
melanocytes
sebum
placental mammals
6. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord
apoda
meninges
inner ear
spicules
7. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests
spine
bacteria
mandibles
olfactory membrane
8. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport
ribcage
dinoflagellates
sprozoa
anvil
9. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction
chloroplasts
touch
micronucleus
larynx
10. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement
appendix
vellus hair
cerebellum
heredity
11. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar
type 1 diabetes
thalamus
endotherm
molars
12. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls the day - to - day functions of a cell
nervous system
chyme
apoda
macronucleus
13. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ
antibody
canine teeth
dicots
roots
14. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color
arachnids
cones
phloem
diaphragm
15. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva
plants
pancreas
salivary glands
ligaments
16. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears
sphincteres
synapse
sensory neurons
arachnids
17. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place
marrow
cementum
involuntary muscle
cell
18. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron
pulmonary circulation
endotherm
synapse
gene
19. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature
apoda
pupil
semen
synapse
20. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell
incisors
flagellates
compact bone
fission
21. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain
ovaries and testes
inner ear
anabolic metabolism
photoreceptive
22. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne
reproductive system
jawless fish
sebum
villi
23. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring
recessive trait
fungi
ovaries and testes
pulmonary circulation
24. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream
mucus
sperm duct
plant - like protist
insulin
25. The material that is used to control all
circulatory system
spinnerets
genes
muscular system
26. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses
cell
myelin
anophase
air sacs
27. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive
brain stem
uterus
thermoreceptors
cerebrospinal fluid
28. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria
plaque
mRNA
teeth
endotherm
29. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth
olfactory membrane
genetic modification
sebum
growth hormone
30. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed
macronucleus
brain stem
vertebrae
vacuoles
31. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move
birds
symbiosis
motor neurons
gliding joints
32. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body
asynmetric animals
golgi bodies
meninges
nematocyst
33. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body
axons
rods
metabolism
iris
34. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa
terminal hair
protists
gills
cortex
35. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow
phloem
superior and inferior vena cava
ribcage
digestive system
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
hypothalamus
dermis
epinepherine
epidermis
37. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis
elastin and collagen
photosynthesis
digestive system
cellular respiration
38. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick
right atrium
peritonitis
pathogens
pedipalps
39. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches
capillaries
prophase
brain stem
archaea
40. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration
white matter
chitin
estrogen
archaea
41. Sacs that produce the body's hair
reproductive system
spine
hair follicle
cell membrane
42. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms
micronucleus
red algae
organelle
flatworms
43. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body
anabolic metabolism
appendix
plasma
touch
44. The tube that is connected to the outside world
budding
spine
sponges
urethra
45. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater
red algae
alveoli
polyps
vacscular plants
46. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey
premolars
mechanical digestion
nematocyst
recessive trait
47. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators
biology
sensilla
torpor
roundworms
48. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole
urine
systemic circulation
cornea
penis
49. Tube that the sperm travels through
growth hormone
sperm duct
chlorophyll
retina
50. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color
gene
brain stem
cyanobacteria
swim bladder