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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. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






2. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






3. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






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






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






6. The flow of blood within the heart itself






7. Something that makes somebody sick






8. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






9. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






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






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






12. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






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






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






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






16. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






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






18. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






19. Meat - eating






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






21. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






22. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins






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






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






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






26. Groups of cells that live together






27. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






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






29. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






30. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






31. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air






32. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






33. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






34. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






35. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






36. The sex glands of women






37. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






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






39. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






40. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






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






42. Male sex cells produced in the testes






43. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






44. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






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






46. Gives hair its strength and coloring






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






48. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking






49. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






50. Sacs that produce the body's hair