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






2. Body part of a fish used for protection






3. Algae with a special type of flagellate that allows them to spin in circles






4. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






5. Segmented worms - like earthworms - and are made up of ringed segments






6. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls reproduction






7. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another






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






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






10. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






11. Thin membrane that is the outer layer of the bone






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






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






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






15. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






16. A group of vertebrates that have dry scaly skin that protects them and keeps moisture inside their bodies and use lungs to breathe air






17. Sacs that produce the body's hair






18. Something that makes somebody sick






19. The sum of an organism's genes






20. Organs inside birds that ensure that their lungs constantly get fresh air






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






22. Senses that are related to the body - like touch






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






24. The process in which plants turn water and carbon dioxide and sunlight into photosynthesis






25. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






26. Poison from the bloodstream






27. A type of reptile that has no limbs






28. Also known as ribosonal RNA and is located inside the ribosomes






29. Hormones released by the hypothalmus and pituitary gland that regulate puberty and make the ovaries and testes grow






30. Anthropods that are the most adaptable insects all over the world. they have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs and eight legs - like spiders and scorpions and mites and ticks






31. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






33. Jointed plates on an insect that are located in the abdomen and let in air so that an insect can breathe






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






35. The hard outer layer of the tooth






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






37. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






38. Helps scientists predict heredity from cross - breeding






39. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






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






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






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






43. Any place where two or more bones meet






44. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






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






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






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






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






49. The sex glands of women






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