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CSET Science: Biology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Joint that is used to turn one's head
ameboids
left atrium
fission
pivot joint
2. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone
bony fish
stomach acids
thymus
endothermic
3. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus
olfactory membrane
hinge joint
bacteria
cyanobacteria
4. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons
estrogen
interneurons
spicules
iris
5. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe
marsupials
prophase
spiracles
amphibians
6. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes
skeletal muscles
endoskeletal
retina
gymnosperms
7. Senses that are related to the body - like touch
systemic circulation
somatic senses
fungus - like protists
umami
8. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration
grey matter
estrogen
monotremes
immune system
9. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring
melanocytes
lymphatic system
micronucleus
dominant trait
10. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis
endothermic
bladder trap
type 1 diabetes
algae
11. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid
periosteum
thyroid
stomach
semen
12. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains
immune system
phytoplankton
cell membrane
arthropods
13. The inabiliy to hear sound
deafness
hormones
recessive trait
digestive system
14. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in
ectotherm
sessile
bone marrow
xylem
15. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions
sprozoa
nervous system
somatic nervous system
brain stem
16. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum
medusas
wisdom teeth
kidneys
compact bone
17. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color
anvil
gene
animals
urethra
18. Version of the nervous system that controls things that happen on their own - like heartbeat
autonomic nervous system
roundworms
insects
pupil
19. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to
prophase
touch
bilateral symmetry
cephalothorax
20. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it
sweat glands
insects
down feathers
hemoglobin
21. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants
tendons
cytosine - guanine - adenine - thymine
baby teeth
annuals
22. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste
gills
stamen
cavity
organelle
23. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength
coronary circulation
algal blooms
elastin and collagen
estrogen
24. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae
bladder
appendicitis
pitfall trap
plant - like protist
25. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell
apoda
papillae
endoplasmic reticulum
prophase
26. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food
lobster pot trap
canine teeth
teeth
nematocyst
27. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges
asynmetric animals
mRNA
axons
pineal gland
28. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood
thymus
soma
pathogens
hormones
29. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing
nematocyst
premolars
duodenum
tissues
30. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction
cellular respiration
periosteum
dinoflagellates
esophogus
31. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen
green algae
sphincteres
asynmetric animals
red blood cell
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
pineal gland
macronucleus
right atrium
estrogen
33. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming
vertebrates
teeth
estrogen
urodela
34. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil
photoreceptive
nephrons
chemical digestion
stirrup
35. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder
red algae
tRNA
spinnerets
ureters
36. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature
endothermic
glucose
thyroid
stomach acids
37. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey
bases
nematocyst
turtles and tortoises
gills
38. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber
cerebrospinal fluid
dicots
epidermis
wisdom teeth
39. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart
endoskeletal
canine teeth
pitfall trap
saliva
40. Plants in which nutrients are delivered through special channels located in the stem
vacscular plants
chromosomes
sperm cells
anura
41. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction
algae
synovial fluid
endocrine system
thalamus
42. Hormone released by pancreas to help body cells absorb sugar
insulin
gills
double hellix
breathing
43. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them
systemic circulation
lizards
genes
gills
44. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish
annuals
metabolism
cnidarians
snakes
45. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays
papillae
cartilagenous fish
duodenum
perennials
46. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution
sound waves
endotherm
chromosomes
vestigial
47. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host
pupil
symbiosis
marrow
taste buds
48. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold
thermoreceptors
tRNA
spongin
vertebrae
49. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead
sessile
chelicerae
photoreceptive
breathing
50. A group of mammals that lays eggs
discs
cell membrane
annelids
monotremes