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






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






3. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






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






5. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






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






7. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






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






10. The flow of blood within the heart itself






11. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






12. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






13. A type of sugar that we get from food and is the main source of the body's energy. It is broken up in the mitochondrian as energy and water






14. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






15. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






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






17. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






18. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






19. Mixture of sperm and fluids






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






21. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






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






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






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






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






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






27. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






28. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






29. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






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






31. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






32. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






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






34. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






35. The physical breaking apart of food






36. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






37. The sex glands of women






38. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






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






40. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






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






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






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






44. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






46. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






47. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






48. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






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






50. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young