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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 pouch below the penis that testicles are located






2. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






3. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






4. The sex glands of women






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






6. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






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






8. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






9. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






10. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






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






12. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






21. Two rounded glands that hang down and produce the sperm cells






22. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






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






24. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






25. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






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






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






28. Openings found on leaves that absorb carbon dioxide from the air






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






30. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






31. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






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






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






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






36. Male sex cells produced in the testes






37. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






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






39. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round






40. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






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






42. A group of mammals that lays eggs






43. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






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






46. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






47. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






48. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






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






50. Any place where two or more bones meet