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CSET Science: Biology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound
chitin
true vocal chords
epinepherine
cyanobacteria
2. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more
tissues
spiracles
left atrium
plasma
3. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell
thyroid
hemoglobin
telophase
fission
4. A type of reptile that has no limbs
snakes
hinge joint
superior and inferior vena cava
urinary system
5. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane
molt
eukaryotic cells
premolars
lungs
6. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone
periosteum
sessile
marsupials
gills
7. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells
pistill
scales
marrow
metabolism
8. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another
radial symmetry
mammals
air sacs
neurotransmitters
9. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear
sebaceous glands
scrotum
outer ear
hair follicle
10. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton
insects
Jacobson's organ
Fallopian tube
semen
11. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive
olfactory bulb
diaphragm
animals
stamen
12. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish
symbiosis
vertebrae
invertebrates
budding
13. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue
pistill
lymphatic system
dinoflagellates
mRNA
14. The sum of an organism's genes
cyanobacteria
antennae
genome
periosteum
15. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move
stirrup
pseudopod
pulp
endocrine system
16. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord
ectotherm
stomach
sperm cells
meninges
17. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds
elastin and collagen
endotherm
evergreens
diatoms
18. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development
pineal gland
cell membrane
white blood cells
snakes
19. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body
genetic modification
red algae
axons
mammals
20. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil
stirrup
uterus
ovaries and testes
involuntary muscle
21. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy
bladder
thyroid
ureters
breathing
22. The flow of blood within the heart itself
endoskeletal
polyps
chyme
coronary circulation
23. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things
antibody
immune system
taste buds
nematocyst
24. Small tube attached to the large intestine
amphibians
animals
sensilla
appendix
25. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair
testosterone
genes
flypaper trap
ribosomes
26. Organ that is fundamental for breathing
taste buds
metamorphosis
lungs
umami
27. The tube that is connected to the outside world
urethra
phylogeny
deafness
chloroplast
28. Gives hair its strength and coloring
seeds
anvil
cortex
cerebellum
29. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within
chordata
endoskeletal
fungi
nucleus
30. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times
macronucleus
perennials
down feathers
appendectomy
31. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum
vestigial
hammer
lanugo hair
monotremes
32. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails
integumentary system
cuticle
sweat glands
growth hormone
33. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body
tRNA
papillae
neurons
evergreens
34. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart
discs
ventricle
pitfall trap
roundworms
35. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears
sensory neurons
left atrium
nucleus
large intestine
36. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis
pathogenic
testosterone
monocots
chloroplast
37. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen
pulp
limbic system
diatoms
right atrium
38. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid
algal blooms
stomach
bilateral symmetry
notochord
39. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration
spine
dinoflagellates
mechanoreceptors
notochord
40. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air
contour feathers
ventricle
incisors
enamel
41. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory
white matter
temporal lobe
flagellum
pulp
42. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction
endothermic
endocrine system
villi
cellular respiration
43. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys
testosterone
cnidarians
bladder
pistill
44. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature
enamel
macronucleus
jawless fish
endothermic
45. Also known as ribonucleic acid - a complex molecule found in cells and viruses. Used by DNA to transport the instructions on how to develop the cell
left atrium
air sacs
golgi bodies
RNA
46. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine
vertebrae
catabolic metabolism
kidneys
bladder
47. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds
vertebrates
white blood cells
anura
ameboids
48. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight
impulses
vascular
chlorophyll
organelle
49. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells
incisors
salivary glands
metabolism
mechanical digestion
50. Glands in the skin that produce sebum
roundworms
sebaceous glands
cilliates
roots