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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. Poison from the bloodstream






2. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






3. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






4. Substance found in the center of the spinal chord that provides nourishment to spinal chord cells and serves as a shock absorber






5. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






6. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






7. A trait in heredity that does not appear as frequently in the offspring






8. 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






9. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






10. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






11. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






12. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






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






14. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






15. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






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






17. Mixture of sperm and fluids






18. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






19. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






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






21. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






22. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






23. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






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






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






27. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






28. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






29. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






30. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






31. The sum of an organism's genes






32. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






33. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






34. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






35. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






36. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






37. Something that makes somebody sick






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






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






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






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






42. Sacs that produce the body's hair






43. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






44. The tube that is connected to the outside world






45. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






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






47. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






48. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






49. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






50. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory