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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 flow of blood within the heart itself






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






11. A protein on red blood cells that attach oxygen to it






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






13. The cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy






14. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






15. Body part of a fish used for protection






16. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






17. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






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






19. Small tube attached to the large intestine






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






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






22. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






23. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






24. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






25. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






26. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






27. Something that makes somebody sick






28. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






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






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






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






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






33. Cell organelle that breaks down food - cell waste and broken cell parts






34. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






35. Meat - eating






36. The shape that DNA is formed within






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






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






39. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






40. The redness of the sea caused by the overpopulation of dinoflagellates






41. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






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






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






44. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






45. Tube that the sperm travels through






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






47. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place






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






49. Located in the stomach - it burns the bacteria off the food you eat






50. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm