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






2. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






3. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






4. The material that is used to control all






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






6. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






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






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






9. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






10. The inabiliy to hear sound






11. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






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






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






14. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are less light sensitive and can detect color






15. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






16. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






17. The hard outer layer of the tooth






18. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






19. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






20. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






21. The walls of a plant cell






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






23. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






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






26. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people






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






28. Something that makes somebody sick






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






30. The sex glands of women






31. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






32. Pigment that gives skin its color






33. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






34. A neuron cell's body






35. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






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






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






38. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






39. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






40. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






41. Two pairs of elastic membranes that stretch across the larynx






42. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






43. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






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






45. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






46. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






47. Circular muscles that keep urine from leaking out of the bladder opening






48. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






49. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






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