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






2. Openings found on leaves that absorb carbon dioxide from the air






3. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






4. Human body system that battles viruses and bacteria that try to make you sick






5. 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






6. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell

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7. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






8. A green pigment found inside the chloroplasts of leaves. It traps the energy of the sunlight






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






10. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






11. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






12. Fluffy feathers on a bird's body that keeps it warm






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






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






15. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






16. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






17. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






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






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






20. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






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






22. Organ in the body that controls memory and the body's functions






23. The way that a reptile reproduces by having the male's sperm inside the female's body






24. Heart chamber that is filled blood from the lungs that has oxygen and is ready to go through the body






25. Organ that follows the stomach where most of the food's nutrients are absorbed






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






27. A fine lightly colored hair that covers your body when you are a baby






28. Human body system made up of bones that hold the body up and protect the vital organs of the system






29. A type of amphibian thath as a long body - short legs and flattened tails for swimming






30. The process that plants use to reproduce. Insects travel from plant to plant dropping off pollen into the pistills






31. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






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






33. Special layer of tissue found in the back of the eye covered with photoreceptive nerve cells






34. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






35. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






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






37. Angiosperms that have one seed leaf inside of their seeds






38. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






39. Body part of a fish used for protection






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






41. The fluid filled gap that axons are connected to in the neuron






42. Joint found in the knees that are less flexible but much more stable






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






44. The first set of teeth that come out of a human baby as they are growing up






45. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






46. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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






48. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






49. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach






50. The walls of a plant cell