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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






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






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






4. Bony structure that protects the lungs






5. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






6. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






7. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






8. Something that makes somebody sick






9. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






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






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






13. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






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






15. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






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






17. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






18. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






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






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






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






22. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






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






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






25. Also known as ribonucleic acid - a complex molecule found in cells and viruses. Used by DNA to transport the instructions on how to develop the cell






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






27. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






28. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






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






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






31. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






32. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






34. Vibrations in the air around you






35. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






36. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






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






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






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






40. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






41. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






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






43. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






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






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






46. Protozoans that move with cillia and have two nuclei - the micro nucleus and the macro nucleus






47. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






48. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






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






50. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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