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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






9. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






10. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






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






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






13. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






14. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






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






16. Tube that the sperm travels through






17. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






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






19. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs






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






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






22. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






24. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






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






26. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






27. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






28. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






30. Groups of cells that live together






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






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






33. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






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






35. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






36. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






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






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






39. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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






41. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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






43. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






44. How organisms are organized through evolution






45. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






46. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






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






48. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






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






50. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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