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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. The material that is used to control all






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






4. A neuron cell's body






5. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






6. Two rounded glands that hang down and produce the sperm cells






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






8. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






9. Anthropods that are the most adaptable insects all over the world. they have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs and eight legs - like spiders and scorpions and mites and ticks






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






11. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






12. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






13. The flow of blood within the heart itself






14. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






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






16. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






17. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






18. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






19. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






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






21. A type of reptile that has no limbs






22. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






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






24. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain






25. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






26. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






27. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






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






29. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






30. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






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






32. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






33. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






34. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






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






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






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






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






39. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






40. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






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






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






44. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






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






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






47. The act of selecting genes carefully that lead to a better yield of good characteristics






48. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






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






50. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately