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CSET Science: Biology

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






2. Also known as the voice box - it is where your voice comes from and made up of cartilege - muscle and ligaments and is found in the trachea






3. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






4. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






5. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






6. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






7. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






8. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






9. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






10. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






11. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






12. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






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






14. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






15. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






16. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






17. Small tube attached to the large intestine






18. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






19. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






20. Plants in which nutrients are delivered through special channels located in the stem






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






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






23. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






24. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






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






26. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






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






28. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






29. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






30. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air






31. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






32. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






33. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






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






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






36. A neuron cell's body






37. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






38. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






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






40. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






41. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






42. Anthropods that are the most adaptable insects all over the world. they have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs and eight legs - like spiders and scorpions and mites and ticks






43. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






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






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






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






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






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






49. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






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







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