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






2. Body part of a fish used for protection






3. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






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






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






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






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






8. Something that makes somebody sick






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






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






11. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






12. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






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






14. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






15. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






16. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






17. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






18. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






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






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






21. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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






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






24. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






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






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






27. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






28. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis






29. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






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






31. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss






32. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






33. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






34. The science of life






35. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






36. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






37. A neuron cell's body






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






39. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






40. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






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






42. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






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






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






45. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






46. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






47. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






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






49. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






50. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound