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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. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






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






3. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






4. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






5. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






6. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






7. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






8. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






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






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






11. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






12. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






13. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






14. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






15. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






16. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






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






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






19. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






20. Something that makes somebody sick






21. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm






22. Any place where two or more bones meet






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






24. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






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






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






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






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






29. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






30. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






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






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






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






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






35. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






36. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






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






38. A type of reptile that has no limbs






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






40. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






41. The physical breaking apart of food






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






43. Organ behind the eye's pupil that foucses light back onto the eyeball






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






45. Pigment that gives skin its color






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






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






48. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






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






50. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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