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






2. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






3. Little hairs that protoists use to move through the water






4. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






5. 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






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






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






8. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






9. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






10. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






11. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






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






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






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






15. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






16. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






17. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






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






19. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another






20. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






21. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches






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






23. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






24. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






25. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






26. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






27. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






28. Male sex cells produced in the testes






29. 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






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






31. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ






32. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






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






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






35. The hard outer layer of the tooth






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






37. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






38. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






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






40. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






41. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






42. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






43. Vibrations in the air around you






44. Plants in which nutrients are delivered through special channels located in the stem






45. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






46. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






47. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






48. Tube that the sperm travels through






49. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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