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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 outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






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






3. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






4. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






5. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






6. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






7. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






8. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






9. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






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






11. Portion of the ear that is connected to nerve fibers that carry signals to the brain






12. Small tube attached to the large intestine






13. Vibrations in the air around you






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






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






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






17. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






18. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






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






20. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






21. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






22. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






23. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






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






25. The science of life






26. The shape that DNA is formed within






27. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors






28. How organisms are organized through evolution






29. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






30. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






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






32. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






33. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






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






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






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






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






38. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






39. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






40. Groups of cells that live together






41. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






42. The male sex organ






43. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






44. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






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






46. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






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






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






49. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach






50. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA