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CSET Science: Biology

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






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






3. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






4. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






5. Human body system made up of bones that hold the body up and protect the vital organs of the system






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






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






8. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






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






10. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






11. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






12. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in






13. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






14. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






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






16. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






17. A group of mammals that lays eggs






18. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






19. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






20. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






21. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






22. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






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






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






25. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






26. Tube that the sperm travels through






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






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






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






30. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






31. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






33. The flow of blood within the heart itself






34. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






35. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






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






37. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






38. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins






39. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






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






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






42. Vibrations in the air around you






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






44. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






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






46. Sacs that produce the body's hair






47. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






48. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






49. The male sex organ






50. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction