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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






2. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






3. A cup shaped growth with liquid inside that is found in carivorous plants - like the pitcher plant






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






5. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






6. One of the small bones of the ear and it bounces against the anvil when sound hits the eardrum






7. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






8. The process in which the body collects oxygen






9. Mixture of sperm and fluids






10. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






11. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






12. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






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






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






16. Prokaryotic cells that comes in many shapes - including spears - rods - and spirals and found in air - water - and living things






17. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






25. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls planning - problem solving and speech






26. How organisms are organized through evolution






27. The outermost layer of hair and is sort of a protective outer layer






28. Hormones released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by telling the body to metabolize carbohydrates to produce extra energy






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






30. Filters located inside the kidney that help filter urea out of the blood






31. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Gland that helps the body fight off infections by producing T- cells that identify and kill germs in the blood






37. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






38. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






39. Vertebrate - back - bone bearing animals - like frogs - salamanders and newts. Born in the water - live on land and breed in the water. They are also cold - blooded






40. The male sex cells of a flower






41. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






42. Plants that grow up to live for many seasons and reproduce multiple times






43. A group of mammals that lays eggs






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






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






46. The sum of an organism's genes






47. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






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






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






50. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole