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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. Something that makes somebody sick






2. The hard outer layer of the tooth






3. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






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






5. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






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






7. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






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






9. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






10. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






12. Version of the nervous system that controls things that happen on their own - like heartbeat






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






14. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






15. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






16. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






17. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






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






19. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






20. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






21. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






22. The material that is used to control all






23. Hormone released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by raisng heart rate and blood pressure






24. Any place where two or more bones meet






25. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in






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






27. Mixture of sperm and fluids






28. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking






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






30. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






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






32. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






33. Tough tissues that connect bones together






34. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






35. A group of mammals that lays eggs






36. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






37. Deoxyribonucleic acid - which is considered as a computer program for the body. located in the nucleus






38. 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






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






40. A soft layer of bone that is below the compact bone






41. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






42. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






43. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






44. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls the day - to - day functions of a cell






45. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






46. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






47. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






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






49. The male sex cells of a flower






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