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






2. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






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






4. 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






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






6. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






7. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






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






9. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






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






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






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






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






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






15. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






16. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






17. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






18. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






19. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






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






21. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






22. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






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






24. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






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






26. Vertebrate - back - bone bearing animals - like frogs - salamanders and newts. Born in the water - live on land and breed in the water. They are also cold - blooded






27. Sacs that produce the body's hair






28. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






29. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






30. Small tube attached to the large intestine






31. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






32. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






33. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






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






35. The process in which the body collects oxygen






36. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






37. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






38. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






39. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






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






42. 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






43. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






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






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






46. Human body system that has the heart pumping blood throughout the body






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






48. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






49. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






50. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs