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






2. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






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






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






5. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






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






7. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






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






9. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






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






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






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






13. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






14. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






15. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






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






17. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth






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






19. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






20. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






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






22. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






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






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






25. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






26. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






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






28. The process in which the body collects oxygen






29. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






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






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






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






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






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






35. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






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






37. A type of reptile that has no limbs






38. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






39. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






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






41. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






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






43. Groups of cells that live together






44. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






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






46. The walls of a plant cell






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






48. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






49. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






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