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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






2. Vibrations in the air around you






3. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






4. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






5. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






6. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






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






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






9. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






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






12. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






13. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






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






15. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






16. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs






17. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






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






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






20. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






21. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






22. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






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






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






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






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






27. The process in which the body collects oxygen






28. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






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






30. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells






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






32. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






33. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






34. The sex glands of women






35. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






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






37. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






38. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






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






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






41. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






42. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






43. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






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






45. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






46. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






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






48. A carnivorous plant with sticky beads that attract insects and then sucks the nutrients out of their decaying bodies






49. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies






50. The material that is used to control all