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CSET Science: Biology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs
proteins
thymus
red tide
tendons
2. Vibrations in the air around you
sweat glands
sound waves
cerebrospinal fluid
platelets
3. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells
platelets
type 1 diabetes
proprioception
marrow
4. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat
stomach acids
anophase
respiratory system
Jacobson's organ
5. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of
cartilage
anvil
symbiosis
ribcage
6. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.
animals
vertebrates
cellulose
ameboids
7. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed
recessive trait
mandibles
genome
chemical digestion
8. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss
cytoplasm
pineal gland
right atrium
plants
9. Tough tissues that connect bones together
invertebrates
bladder trap
ligaments
mollusks
10. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death
salivary amylase
brown algae
peritonitis
brain
11. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space
dominant trait
genetic modification
proprioception
uterus
12. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things
stirrup
bacteria
chemical digestion
xylem
13. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves
phloem
capillaries
pathogens
flagellum
14. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing
premolars
chitin
pollen
ribosomes
15. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear
rods
tympanic membrane
ectotherm
genes
16. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs
chelicerae
pseudopod
flagellates
abdomen
17. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body
vertebrates
hypodermis
olfactory membrane
digestive system
18. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs
hypodermis
small intestine
xylem
olfactory membrane
19. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis
algae
air sacs
roots
processes
20. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs
stirrup
pulmonary circulation
spinnerets
thermoreceptors
21. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants
annuals
molars
esophogus
echnioderm
22. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells
red blood cell
appendicitis
salivary amylase
apoda
23. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain
radial symmetry
thalamus
stamen
DNA
24. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne
reptiles
sebum
alveoli
evergreens
25. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it
insulin
prokaryotic
molt
villi
26. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold
ureters
thermoreceptors
air sacs
circulatory system
27. The process in which the body collects oxygen
breathing
jawless fish
salivary amylase
prophase
28. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons
urinary system
gymnosperms
spongin
interneurons
29. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber
cerebrospinal fluid
red algae
pathogens
sponges
30. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells
animal - like protist
micronucleus
pineal gland
metabolism
31. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog
green algae
antennae
evergreens
anura
32. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge
sebaceous glands
impulses
pseudopod
spongin
33. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes
seeds
melanin
birds
gymnosperms
34. The sex glands of women
ovaries
ligaments
large intestine
monocots
35. Glands in the skin that produce sebum
chlorophyll
mRNA
sebaceous glands
mitosis
36. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing
sperm cells
respiratory system
photoreceptive
growth hormone
37. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo
taste buds
placental mammals
coronary circulation
perennials
38. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies
inner ear
algal blooms
lysosomes
arthropods
39. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers
hair follicle
chemical digestion
metaphase
stomach
40. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body
limbic system
large intestine
chloroplasts
voluntary muscle
41. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive
thalamus
animals
vacscular plants
nucleus
42. Senses that are related to the body - like touch
medusas
somatic senses
thymus
diatoms
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
recessive trait
hypothalamus
compact bone
arthropods
44. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water
bladder trap
carbohydrate
pulmonary circulation
cnidarians
45. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering
cephalothorax
limbic system
soma
seeds
46. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body
skin
genes
synovial fluid
cnidarians
47. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful
dermis
sponges
appendicitis
cilliates
48. A carnivorous plant with sticky beads that attract insects and then sucks the nutrients out of their decaying bodies
flypaper trap
growth hormone
reproductive system
brown algae
49. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies
telophase
chelicerae
pollen
red algae
50. The material that is used to control all
sign language
genes
pivot joint
antennae