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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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1. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






2. A combination of waater - urea - and salts that you don't need






3. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






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






5. The portion of the ear that is seen and has ridges that bounces soundwaves into the middle ear






6. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






7. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






8. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






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






10. The center of the chromosome that holds the structure together






11. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






12. A carnivorous plant with sticky beads that attract insects and then sucks the nutrients out of their decaying bodies






13. Tubes that the urine from the kidneys travels through to the bladder






14. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






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






16. Different parts of the cerebrum that control different kinds of thought






17. A protist that captures food to eat - such as an amoeba - and are also known as protozoans






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Bony structure that protects the lungs






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






34. Two rounded glands that hang down and produce the sperm cells






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






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






37. The sex glands of women






38. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






39. Angiosperms that have two seed leaves inside their seeds






40. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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






42. Cells found in the blood that help make clots when you get a cut






43. Part of the brain that monitors and controls all the automatic functions that keep people alive






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






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






46. Prokaryotic cells that are the oldest forms of life on Earth and survive in extreme conditions like hot springs - salt lakes - and underwater trenches






47. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






48. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






49. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






50. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva