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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. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






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






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






4. Metabolic reactions in which the simpler molecjules of food are built into more complicated molecules






5. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






6. The central part of a flower that contains its female sex organs






7. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






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






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






10. The idea that the earliest forms of living organsims were made out of RNA and not DNA. Life forms based on RNA evolved to the life forms that we see today






11. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






12. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






13. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






14. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






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






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






17. Hormone released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by raisng heart rate and blood pressure






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






19. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






20. 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






21. Muscle that pumps blood through your body and handles circulation






22. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






23. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






24. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






25. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






26. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






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






28. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






29. The tiny threads that fungi attach to their food with






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






31. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






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






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






34. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






35. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






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






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






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






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






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






41. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






42. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






43. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






44. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






45. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






46. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






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






48. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






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






50. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis