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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 center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






2. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






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






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






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






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






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






8. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






9. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






10. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






11. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






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






13. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






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






16. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






17. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






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






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






20. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






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






23. A neuron cell's body






24. The inabiliy to hear sound






25. Porrtion of the spinal chord that reflects impulses to and from the brain






26. Poison from the bloodstream






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






28. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






29. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






30. Tiny sacs found in the lungs that oxygen gets stored in






31. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place






32. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






33. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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






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






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






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






38. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






39. Tube that the sperm travels through






40. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






41. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






42. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






43. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






44. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






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






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






48. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






49. Specialized mechanoreceptors in the ear that sense vibration and allow you to hear sound






50. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails