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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






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






3. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






4. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






5. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






6. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






7. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






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






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






10. The male sex cells of a flower






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






12. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






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






14. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






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






16. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






17. The shape that DNA is formed within






18. The bumps found on a tongue






19. The process in which the body collects oxygen






20. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






21. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






22. Something that makes somebody sick






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






24. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






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






26. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking






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






28. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






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






37. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






38. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






39. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm






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






41. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






42. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






43. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






44. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






45. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






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






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






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






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






50. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out