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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. Version of the nervous system that controls voluntary actions like petting or talking






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






3. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






5. Sense of touch that allows one to feel where they are in space






6. A carnivorous plant that sucks water into it along with the bugs that are in the water






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






8. Single celled creatures that are too small to see and have a nucleus and live in moist or wet surroundings






9. A group of animals that belong to the arthropod phylum that have no backbone and have an exoskeleton






10. The male sex cells of a flower






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






12. Male sex cells produced in the testes






13. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






14. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






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






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






17. The tiny nerve endings at the bottom of the skin






18. Gland that secretes the hormone insulin - which regulates one's blood sugar






19. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






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






21. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






22. Phase of mitosis - in which spindle fibers start to disappear and it becomes harder to see them and each of the seperated chromosomes creates a separate nucleus to






23. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






24. A shield that protects pathogens from entering the body






25. Tiny forms of algae that form the basis of most saltwater food chains






26. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






27. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






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






29. Blood vessels found on the alveoli that transport oxygen to the bloodstream






30. 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






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






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






33. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






34. The physical breaking apart of food






35. Dome shaped muscle that the lungs rest on






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






37. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






38. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






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






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






41. A protist that uses sunlight to make food - like plankton and algae






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






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






44. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






45. Fish that have skeletons made out of cartiledge - like sharks - scales and rays






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






47. A jelly - like substance found inside the bone - which produces the body's blood cells






48. Vascular plants that do not produce flowers or fruit - like conifers - cycads - gingkoes - and gnetophytes






49. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






50. Neuron processes that receive impulses passed on from other neurons