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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 cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






2. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






3. The walls of a plant cell






4. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






5. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






6. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






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






8. How organisms are organized through evolution






9. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






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






11. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






12. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






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






14. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






15. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






16. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






17. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






18. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






19. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






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






21. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






22. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






23. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






24. The male sex cells of a flower






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






26. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






27. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






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






29. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






30. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






31. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






32. Joint that is used to turn one's head






33. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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






35. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






36. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






37. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






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






39. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






40. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






48. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in






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






50. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents