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CSET Science: Biology

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The sum of an organism's genes






2. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






3. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






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






5. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






6. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






7. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






8. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






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






10. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






11. Vibrations in the air around you






12. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






13. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves






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






15. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






16. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






17. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






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






19. The process in which the body collects oxygen






20. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






21. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






22. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






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






24. Pigment that gives skin its color






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






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






27. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






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






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






30. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells






31. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers






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






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






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






35. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






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






37. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






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






39. Also known as the voice box - it is where your voice comes from and made up of cartilege - muscle and ligaments and is found in the trachea






40. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






41. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






42. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






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






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






45. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






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






47. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






48. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






49. The top layer of skin and made up of five layers






50. The sex glands of women