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






2. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






3. The science of life






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






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






6. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






7. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






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






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






10. The pair of fangs that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax an contain venom to kill their enemies






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






12. Vascular plants that flower and produce fruit






13. The series of reactions that occur in the body to convert food into energy






14. A soft layer of bone that is below the compact bone






15. Prozotoans that live in host organisms and help the host






16. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level






17. A sac of gas inside a bony fish used to control their depth by either inflating or sinking






18. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






19. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






20. Small tube attached to the large intestine






21. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






22. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






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






24. The command center of the cell and is guided by the DNA contained within






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






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






27. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






28. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






29. The body of an arachnid that contains most of their organs






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






31. 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






32. Animals that have hair - breathe air - and nurse their young






33. Also known as leukocytes - cells found in blood that prevent one from getting sick






34. The first part of the small intestine where digestive enzymes from liver and pancreas break up chyme into a soup of molecules small enough to enter the bloodstream






35. Hard substance that covers the root and anchors the tooth in place






36. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






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






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






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






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






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






42. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






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






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






45. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






46. When chemicals called enzymes break food up into molecules that can be absorbed






47. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






48. Tough tissues that connect bones together






49. Tunnel the soundwaves from the outer ear travel to






50. The condition - if not treated - when the inflamed appendix breaks and releases bacteria to the body. It can cause organ failure and death