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






2. 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






3. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






4. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






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






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






7. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






8. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






9. The material that is used to control all






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






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






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






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






14. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






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






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






17. The sex glands of women






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






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






20. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






21. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






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






23. A soft layer of bone that is below the compact bone






24. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






26. Meat - eating






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






28. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






29. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






30. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






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






32. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






33. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






34. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






35. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






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






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






38. Groups of cells that live together






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






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






41. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






42. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






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






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






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






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






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






48. The walls of a plant cell






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






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