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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






2. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






3. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






4. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






5. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






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






7. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






8. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






9. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






10. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






11. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






12. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






13. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






14. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






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






16. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






17. Vibrations in the air around you






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






19. Any place where two or more bones meet






20. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






21. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






22. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






23. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






24. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






25. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






26. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






27. 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






28. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






29. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






30. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






31. 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






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






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






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






35. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






36. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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






38. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






39. The material that is used to control all






40. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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






42. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






43. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






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






45. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






46. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






47. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






48. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






49. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body






50. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring