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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






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






3. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






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






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






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






7. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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






9. Pigment that gives skin its color






10. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






11. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






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






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






14. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






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






16. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






17. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






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






19. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






20. The bumps found on a tongue






21. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






22. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






23. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






24. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






25. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






26. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






27. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






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






29. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






30. The top layer of skin and made up of five layers






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






32. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






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






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






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






36. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






37. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches






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






39. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






40. 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






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






42. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






43. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






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






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






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






47. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






48. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






49. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






50. Vibrations in the air around you