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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. Gives hair its strength and coloring






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






3. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts






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






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






6. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






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






8. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






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






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






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






13. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






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






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






16. Mixture of sperm and fluids






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






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






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






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






21. Hormone released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by raisng heart rate and blood pressure






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






23. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






24. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






25. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






26. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






27. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






28. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






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






30. Meat - eating






31. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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






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






34. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






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






37. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






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






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






40. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






41. The inabiliy to hear sound






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






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






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






45. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






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






47. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






48. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






49. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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