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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. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






2. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






3. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






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






5. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






6. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell

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






8. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






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






10. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






11. Vertebrate - back - bone bearing animals - like frogs - salamanders and newts. Born in the water - live on land and breed in the water. They are also cold - blooded






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






13. Deoxyribonucleic acid - which is considered as a computer program for the body. located in the nucleus






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






15. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






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






17. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






18. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






19. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






20. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






21. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






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






23. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






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






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






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






27. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






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






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






30. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ






31. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






32. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






33. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






34. Glands in women and men that produce the sex cells for reproduction






35. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






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






37. The hard outer layer of the tooth






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






39. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






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






41. Human body system that has the heart pumping blood throughout the body






42. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






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






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






45. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






46. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






47. Something that makes somebody sick






48. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






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






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