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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. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






2. 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






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






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






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






6. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






7. The tube that is connected to the outside world






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






9. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






10. Little hairs that protoists use to move through the water






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






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






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






14. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






15. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






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






17. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






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






19. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






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






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






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






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






24. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






25. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






26. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






27. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






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






29. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






30. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






31. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






32. Tough tissues that connect bones together






33. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






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






35. The walls of a plant cell






36. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






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






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






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






40. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






41. Poison from the bloodstream






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






43. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






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






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






46. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






47. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






48. The hard outer layer of the tooth






49. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






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