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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. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






2. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






3. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






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






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






6. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






7. Little pouches that hair grows out of






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






9. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young






10. A type of reptile with four legs ending in sharped clawed feet and bodies that taper off into tails - like the chameleon






11. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






12. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






13. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






14. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






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






16. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






17. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






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






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






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






21. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






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






23. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another






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






25. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






26. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






27. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






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






29. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






30. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






31. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






32. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






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






34. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






35. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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






37. Porrtion of the spinal chord that reflects impulses to and from the brain






38. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






39. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






40. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






41. Poison from the bloodstream






42. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body






43. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






44. The lead organ of the endocrine system because it decodes messages from the brain to the other glands






45. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






46. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






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






48. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






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






50. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water