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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. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






2. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






3. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






4. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






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






7. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






8. 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






9. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






10. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






11. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






12. The process in which the body collects oxygen






13. Small tube attached to the large intestine






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






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






16. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






17. Any place where two or more bones meet






18. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






19. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






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






21. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






22. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






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






24. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






25. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






26. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






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






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






29. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






30. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






31. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






32. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






33. Something that makes somebody sick






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






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






36. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






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






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






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






40. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






41. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






42. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






43. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






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






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






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






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






48. The physical breaking apart of food






49. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






50. The lead organ of the endocrine system because it decodes messages from the brain to the other glands