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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






2. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






3. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






4. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






5. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






6. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






7. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






8. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






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






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






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






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






13. A fine lightly colored hair that covers your body when you are a baby






14. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






15. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






16. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






17. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






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






19. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






20. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






21. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






22. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






23. Gives hair its strength and coloring






24. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






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






26. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






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






28. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






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

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30. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






31. The hard outer layer of the tooth






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






33. A soft layer of bone that is below the compact bone






34. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






35. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






36. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






37. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






38. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






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






40. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






41. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






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






43. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death






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






45. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






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






47. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






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






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






50. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy