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






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






3. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






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






5. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






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






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






8. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






9. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






10. The spiky part of a sponge's skin that keeps it from being eaten






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






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






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






14. The male sex cells of a flower






15. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






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






17. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






18. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






19. Meat - eating






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






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






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






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






24. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






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






26. Hormone released by the ovaries that cauess breast development - body shape changes - and menustration






27. Human body system that has the heart pumping blood throughout the body






28. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






29. The way that a polyp - a cnidarian - reproduces asexually by growing a small version of the plant called a bud that evenetually becomes its own organism






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






31. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






32. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






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






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






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






36. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






37. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






38. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






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






40. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






41. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






42. Small tube attached to the large intestine






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






44. Pigment that gives skin its color






45. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






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






47. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






48. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






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






50. A language involving hands that is used by deaf people