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CSET Science: Biology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






2. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






3. A neuron cell's body






4. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






5. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






6. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






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






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






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






10. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






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






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






13. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






14. A carnivorous plant with sticky beads that attract insects and then sucks the nutrients out of their decaying bodies






15. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






16. Hormone released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by raisng heart rate and blood pressure






17. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






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






19. Any place where two or more bones meet






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






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






22. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






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






24. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






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






26. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






27. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






28. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






29. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






30. The lead organ of the endocrine system because it decodes messages from the brain to the other glands






31. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






32. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






33. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






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






35. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






36. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






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






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






39. Body part of a fish used for protection






40. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






41. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies






42. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






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






44. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






45. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






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






47. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






48. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






49. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






50. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows







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