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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






2. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






3. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






12. The tube that is connected to the outside world






13. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






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






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






16. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






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






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






19. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






20. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






21. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls the day - to - day functions of a cell






22. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






23. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






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






25. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






26. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






27. The bumps found on a tongue






28. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






29. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






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






31. Specialized mechanoreceptors in the ear that sense vibration and allow you to hear sound






32. The male sex cells of a flower






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






34. Mixture of sperm and fluids






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






36. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






37. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell

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






39. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






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






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






42. Tube that the sperm travels through






43. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






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






45. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts






46. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






47. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






48. A type of sugar that we get from food and is the main source of the body's energy. It is broken up in the mitochondrian as energy and water






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






50. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords