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CSET Science: Biology

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






3. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






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






5. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






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






7. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






8. The male sex cells of a flower






9. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






10. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






11. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






12. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






13. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






14. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






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






16. The colored portion of the eye that opens and closes around the pupil depending on how much light there is






17. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






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






19. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






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






21. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






22. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






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






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






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






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






27. Plants in which nutrients are delivered through special channels located in the stem






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






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






30. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






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






32. 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






33. The shape that DNA is formed within






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






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






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






37. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






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






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






40. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






41. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






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






43. A neuron cell's body






44. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






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






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






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






48. A type of sugar that we get from food and is the main source of the body's energy. It is broken up in the mitochondrian as energy and water






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






50. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA







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