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CSET Science: Biology

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






2. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






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






4. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






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






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






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






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






9. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






10. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






11. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






12. Human body system made up of bones that hold the body up and protect the vital organs of the system






13. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






14. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






15. 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






16. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






17. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






18. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






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






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






21. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






22. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






23. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






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






25. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






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






27. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






28. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






29. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






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






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






32. A carnivorous plant with sticky beads that attract insects and then sucks the nutrients out of their decaying bodies






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






34. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






35. Neuron processes that carry impulses away from the neuron's body






36. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






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






38. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






39. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






40. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






41. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






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






43. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking






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






45. Meat - eating






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






47. The sex glands of women






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






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

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50. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills