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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 portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






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






3. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






4. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






5. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






6. The male sex organ






7. Bony structure that protects the lungs






8. Glands in women and men that produce the sex cells for reproduction






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






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






11. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






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






13. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






14. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






15. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






16. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






17. The sum of an organism's genes






18. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






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






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






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






22. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






23. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






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






25. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






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






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






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






29. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






31. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






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






33. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






34. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






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






36. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






37. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






38. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






39. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






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






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






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






43. Vibrations in the air around you






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






45. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






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






47. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






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






49. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






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