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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 group of mammals that lays eggs






2. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






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






4. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






5. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






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






7. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






8. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






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






10. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






11. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






12. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






13. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






14. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






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






16. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






17. Pigment that gives skin its color






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






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






20. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






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






22. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






23. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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






25. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






26. The science of life






27. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






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






29. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






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






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






32. The flow of blood within the heart itself






33. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






35. Vertebrate - back - bone bearing animals - like frogs - salamanders and newts. Born in the water - live on land and breed in the water. They are also cold - blooded






36. Sacs that produce the body's hair






37. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






38. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






39. The shape that DNA is formed within






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






41. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






42. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






43. The sex glands of women






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






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






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






47. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






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






49. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






50. A type of reptile that has no limbs