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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. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






2. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






3. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






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






5. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






6. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






7. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






8. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






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






10. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






11. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






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






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






14. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






15. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






16. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






17. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






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






19. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ






20. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






21. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






22. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






23. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






24. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






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






26. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






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






28. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






29. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






30. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






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






32. Pigment that gives skin its color






33. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






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






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






36. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






37. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






38. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






39. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place






40. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






41. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






42. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






44. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round






45. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






46. Something that makes somebody sick






47. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






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






49. Tough tissues that connect bones together






50. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests