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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






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






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






4. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






6. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






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






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






9. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






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






11. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






12. The walls of a plant cell






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






14. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






22. Tube that the sperm travels through






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






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






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






26. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






27. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






28. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






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






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






31. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






33. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






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






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






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






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






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






39. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






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






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






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






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






44. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






45. The male sex organ






46. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






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






48. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






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






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