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






2. Body part of a fish used for protection






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






4. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






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






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






7. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






8. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






9. Openings found on leaves that absorb carbon dioxide from the air






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






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






12. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






13. 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






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






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






16. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






17. The bumps found on a tongue






18. Hormone released by pancreas to help body cells absorb sugar






19. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






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






21. The hard outer layer of the tooth






22. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






23. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






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






26. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






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






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






29. The sum of an organism's genes






30. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






31. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






32. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






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






34. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell


35. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






36. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young






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






38. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






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






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






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






42. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






43. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






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






45. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






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






47. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






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






49. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






50. Reptiles shed their skin to grow