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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. The physical breaking apart of food






2. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






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






4. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






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






6. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






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






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






9. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






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






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






12. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






13. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






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






15. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






16. The walls of a plant cell






17. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






18. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






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






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






21. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






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






23. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






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






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






26. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






27. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






28. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






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






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






31. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






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






33. A type of reptile that has no limbs






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






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






44. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






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






46. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






47. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






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






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