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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. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






2. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






3. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






4. 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






5. Cnidarians - like jellyfish - that use their tentacles to move through the water. Reproduce by laying their eggs in the water






6. Little pouches that hair grows out of






7. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






8. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






9. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






10. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






11. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






12. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






13. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






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






15. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells






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






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






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






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






20. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






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






22. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






23. The walls of a plant cell






24. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






26. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






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






28. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






29. Joint that is used to turn one's head






30. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood






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






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






33. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






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






35. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






37. Fish that have skeletons made out of bone






38. Vertebrate animals that are warm - blooded with two legs - wings - feathers - and a beak or a bill and lay hardshelled eggs and have hollow bones suitable for flying






39. Pigment that gives skin its color






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






41. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






42. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






43. The hard outer layer of the tooth






44. Meat - eating






45. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






46. Mixture of sperm and fluids






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






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






49. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






50. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen