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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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1. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






2. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






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






4. Also known as the voice box - it is where your voice comes from and made up of cartilege - muscle and ligaments and is found in the trachea






5. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






6. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






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






8. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






9. The process in which the body collects oxygen






10. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






11. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






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






13. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






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






15. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






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






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






18. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






19. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






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






21. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






22. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






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






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






25. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






26. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






27. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






28. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






29. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






30. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






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






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






33. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






34. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






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






36. Joint that is used to turn one's head






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






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






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






40. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






41. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






42. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






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






44. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






45. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






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






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






48. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






49. Also known as ribonucleic acid - a complex molecule found in cells and viruses. Used by DNA to transport the instructions on how to develop the cell






50. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss