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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






2. The walls of a plant cell






3. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another






4. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






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






6. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






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






9. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






11. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






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






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






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






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






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






17. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






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






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






20. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






22. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






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






24. The inabiliy to hear sound






25. A type of reptile that has no limbs






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






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






28. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






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






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






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






32. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






33. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






34. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






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






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






37. Pigment that gives skin its color






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






39. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






41. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






42. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






43. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






44. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






45. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






47. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






48. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






49. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






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