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CSET Science: Biology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs
spinnerets
integumentary system
limbic system
echnioderm
2. Organ that is fundamental for breathing
radial symmetry
internal fertilization
lungs
testosterone
3. The top layer of skin and made up of five layers
epidermis
anura
hyphae
epinepherine
4. A protein that binds with molecules - called the antigen - that is found on the invading germ. the protein signals white blood cells to kill the invading germ
diaphragm
pseudopod
pedipalps
antibody
5. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts
nematocyst
vacscular plants
pallisade and spongy cells
plaque
6. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through
spinnerets
superior and inferior vena cava
incisors
RNA
7. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure
chromosomes
negative feedback
pathogens
white blood cells
8. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin
dermis
mammals
proprioception
cavity
9. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup
animal - like protist
anvil
chromosomes
larynx
10. Hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates cell division - causing growth
growth hormone
tympanic membrane
uterus
discs
11. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together
animals
recessive trait
centromere
retina
12. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes
breathing
mechanoreceptors
turtles and tortoises
rRNA
13. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp
white matter
brown algae
motor neurons
compound eyes
14. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain
arthropods
metamorphosis
esophogus
thalamus
15. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with
prokaryotic
premolars
plant - like protist
hyphae
16. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up
baby teeth
centromere
pseudopod
brain stem
17. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another
impulses
circulatory system
inner ear
olfactory cells
18. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction
micronucleus
superior and inferior vena cava
bony fish
compact bone
19. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves
torpor
vascular
testicles
cortex
20. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body
skeletal system
systemic circulation
neurons
hyphae
21. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord
chlorophyll
meninges
sound waves
endothermic
22. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes
nervous system
mRNA
grey matter
protists
23. Soft mass at the center of the tooth containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves
pulp
bilateral symmetry
symbiosis
chyme
24. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs
hypodermis
mollusks
antibody
ribosomes
25. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system
scrotum
anvil
involuntary muscle
fission
26. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things
cerebrospinal fluid
cavity
neurotransmitters
taste buds
27. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round
evergreens
plaque
limbic system
pineal gland
28. Within scent organs that can detect more than 10000 odors
sign language
cephalothorax
macronucleus
olfactory cells
29. Phase of mitosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and each centromere attaches to two spindle fibers
metaphase
ribcage
fins
salivary amylase
30. Sacs that produce the body's hair
angiosperms
gonadotropins
hair follicle
discs
31. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution
amphibians
antennae
antibody
vestigial
32. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins
spongy bone
phylogeny
amphibians
tRNA
33. A transport tissue found in plants that water travels from the roots to the leaves through...also known as wood
skin
xylem
bony fish
scrotum
34. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism
false vocal chords
hormones
dentin
bases
35. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive
animals
lobster pot trap
olfactory bulb
lizards
36. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish
immune system
radial symmetry
genetic modification
ribosomes
37. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things
appendix
white blood cells
swim bladder
bacteria
38. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months
torpor
testosterone
gliding joints
adrenal glands
39. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies
stomach
protists
arthropods
discs
40. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound
large intestine
hair follicle
pineal gland
true vocal chords
41. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick
immune system
stomach
synapse
ameboids
42. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air
reptiles
rods
dendrites
urine
43. The far - back molars that take forever to come out
lizards
arachnids
respiratory system
wisdom teeth
44. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength
metabolism
somatic senses
elastin and collagen
touch
45. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature
carrageenan
endothermic
telophase
recessive trait
46. Also known as the voice box - it is where your voice comes from and made up of cartilege - muscle and ligaments and is found in the trachea
larynx
compound eyes
right atrium
lens
47. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body
internal fertilization
atrium
hinge joint
Punnett Square
48. 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
telophase
cillia
pivot joint
cytoplasm
49. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory
vellus hair
limbic system
elastin and collagen
temporal lobe
50. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis
cell membrane
olfactory membrane
appendectomy
teeth