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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. Joint that is used to turn one's head






2. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






3. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






4. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






5. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






6. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






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






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






9. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






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






11. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






12. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






13. The inabiliy to hear sound






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






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






16. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






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






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






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






20. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






21. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






22. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






23. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






24. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






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






27. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






28. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






29. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






30. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






31. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






32. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






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






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






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






36. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






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






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






39. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






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






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






42. Hormone released by pancreas to help body cells absorb sugar






43. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






44. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






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






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






47. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






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






49. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






50. A group of mammals that lays eggs