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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. 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






2. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






3. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






4. Mixture of sperm and fluids






5. A group of mammals that lays eggs






6. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






7. Version of the nervous system that controls things that happen on their own - like heartbeat






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






9. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






10. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






11. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






12. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






13. The physical breaking apart of food






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






15. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






16. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






17. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






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






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






20. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






21. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






22. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






23. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






24. 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






25. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






26. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






27. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






28. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






29. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






30. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






31. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






32. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






33. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






34. The shape that DNA is formed within






35. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






36. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






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






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






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






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






41. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






42. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






43. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






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






45. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






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






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






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






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






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