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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. The hard outer layer of the tooth






2. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






3. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






4. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






5. The bumps found on a tongue






6. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






7. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






8. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






9. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






10. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






11. The walls of a plant cell






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






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






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






15. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






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






17. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






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






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






20. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






21. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






22. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






23. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






24. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






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






26. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






27. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






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






29. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






30. A neuron cell's body






31. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






32. Human body system that exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen for breathing






33. The male sex organ






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






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






36. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






37. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






38. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






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






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






41. Joint that is used to turn one's head






42. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






43. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






44. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






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






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






47. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons






48. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






49. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






50. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick