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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






2. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






3. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






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






5. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






6. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






7. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






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






9. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






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






11. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






12. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






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






14. Glands in women and men that produce the sex cells for reproduction






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






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






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






18. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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






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






21. Mixture of sperm and fluids






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






23. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






24. 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






25. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






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






27. The bumps found on a tongue






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






29. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






30. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






31. Porrtion of the spinal chord that reflects impulses to and from the brain






32. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






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






34. Any place where two or more bones meet






35. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






36. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






37. How organisms are organized through evolution






38. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






39. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






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






41. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins






42. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






43. The science of life






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






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






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






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






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






49. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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