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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






2. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






3. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






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






5. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






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






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






8. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






9. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






10. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






11. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






12. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






13. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






14. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






15. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm






16. Vibrations in the air around you






17. A neuron cell's body






18. 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






19. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






26. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






27. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






28. The process in which the body collects oxygen






29. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






30. Any place where two or more bones meet






31. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round






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






33. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. The physical breaking apart of food






40. The material that is used to control all






41. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






42. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






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






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






45. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






46. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






47. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






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






49. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






50. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants