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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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1. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






2. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






3. A soft layer of bone that is below the compact bone






4. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






5. How organisms are organized through evolution






6. The physical breaking apart of food






7. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






8. Tough tissues that connect bones together






9. Groups of cells that live together






10. Body part of a fish used for protection






11. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






12. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






13. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






14. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






15. Human body system made up of bones that hold the body up and protect the vital organs of the system






16. The science of life






17. A group of mammals that lays eggs






18. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






19. Something that makes somebody sick






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






21. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






22. The shape that DNA is formed within






23. A neuron cell's body






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






25. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






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






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






29. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






30. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






31. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells






32. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






33. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






34. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






35. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






36. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






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






38. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






39. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






40. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






41. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






42. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






43. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






44. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






45. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






46. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






47. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






48. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






49. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






50. Openings found on leaves that absorb carbon dioxide from the air