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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. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






2. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






3. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






4. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






5. Tough tissues that connect bones together






6. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






7. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






8. Body part of a fish used for protection






9. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






10. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






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






12. The science of life






13. The lead organ of the endocrine system because it decodes messages from the brain to the other glands






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






15. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






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






17. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






18. The bumps found on a tongue






19. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






20. Groups of cells that live together






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






22. Gives hair its strength and coloring






23. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






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






25. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






26. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






27. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






29. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






30. Human body system that has the heart pumping blood throughout the body






31. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






33. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






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






35. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






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






37. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






38. The inabiliy to hear sound






39. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






40. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






41. The physical breaking apart of food






42. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






43. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






44. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






45. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






46. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






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






48. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






49. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






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