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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. Once considered blue - green algae - these single celled bacteria organisms have no cell nucleus






2. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






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






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






5. A white - fatty substance that axons contain to speed up transmission of impulses






6. Mixture of sperm and fluids






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






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






9. The physical breaking apart of food






10. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






11. Also known as ribonucleic acid - a complex molecule found in cells and viruses. Used by DNA to transport the instructions on how to develop the cell






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






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






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






15. Groups of cells that live together






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






17. 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






18. A group of mammals that lays eggs






19. 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






20. Organs that a fish uses to move through the water






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






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






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






24. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss






25. Layer of skin located beneath the epidermis and dermis which is mostly fatty tissue to protect the inner organs






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






27. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






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






30. Special mechanoreceptors that allow you to sense temperature like hot and cold






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






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






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






34. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






35. A protozoan that has a pseudopod to move around with and to eat with.






36. Set of chemical reactions that occur within the protoplasm - the living material of the cells






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






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






39. A neuron cell's body






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






41. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






42. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






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






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






45. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow






46. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






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






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






49. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






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