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






2. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






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






4. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






5. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






6. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






7. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






8. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






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






10. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






12. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






13. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






14. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






15. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






16. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






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






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






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






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






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






22. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






23. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






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






25. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






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






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






28. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






29. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






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






31. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air






32. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






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






34. An inner skeleton which offers support and protects the soft parts of an animal






35. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






36. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






37. Gives hair its strength and coloring






38. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






44. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






45. 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






46. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






47. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






48. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






49. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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