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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. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






2. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






3. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






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






5. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






6. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






7. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






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






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






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






11. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






12. The hard outer layer of the tooth






13. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






15. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






16. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






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






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






19. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






20. 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






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






22. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






23. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis






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






25. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






26. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






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






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






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






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






31. The science of life






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






33. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






34. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






35. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






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






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






38. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






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






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






41. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






42. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






43. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






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






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






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






47. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






48. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






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






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