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






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






3. Cnidarians - like jellyfish - that use their tentacles to move through the water. Reproduce by laying their eggs in the water






4. Specialized mechanoreceptors in the ear that sense vibration and allow you to hear sound






5. A type of vertebrate that monitors their body temperature so it stays constant no matter where they are - like birds






6. Also known as transfer RNA - it decodes the recipes/instructions from the messenger RNA to produce certain proteins






7. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






8. Neurons transmit signals from your central nervous system to your muscles - telling them to move






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






10. One of the small bones in the ear that receives vibrations from the anvil and passes it onto the stirrup






11. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






12. Layer of skin that is beneath the epidermis






13. Cnidarians - like sea anemones - that do not move as much at all






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






15. Vibrations in the air around you






16. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






17. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






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






19. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






20. The tissue inside the bones that blood is made in






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






22. The end of the large intestine where solid waste leaves the body






23. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






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






25. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






26. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






27. 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






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






29. Creatures found sucking nutrients from dead animals and plants by breaking down their remains






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






31. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






32. Meat - eating






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






34. The science of life






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






36. Sacs that produce the body's hair






37. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






38. Mixture of sperm and fluids






39. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






40. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






41. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






42. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






43. Organ behind the eye's pupil that foucses light back onto the eyeball






44. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






45. Little pouches that hair grows out of






46. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






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






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






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






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