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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






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






3. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






4. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






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






6. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain






7. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






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






9. Male sex cells produced in the testes






10. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






11. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






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






13. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






14. The act of selecting genes carefully that lead to a better yield of good characteristics






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






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






17. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






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






19. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






20. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






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






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






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






24. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






25. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






26. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






27. The tube that is connected to the outside world






28. The top layer of skin and made up of five layers






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






30. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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






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






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






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






35. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






36. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






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






38. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






39. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






40. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






41. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






42. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






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






45. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






46. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






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






48. The dramatic change an animal goes through on its way to becoming an adult






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






50. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents