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CSET Science: Biology

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






2. Area surrounding spinal chord that has motorneurons responsible for voluntary movement and flexibility






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






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






5. Phylum class for animals that have spinal chords






6. A type of vertebrate whose body temperature changes with its surroundings - like reptiles






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






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






9. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






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






11. The outer layer of a cell that serves as a wall to let food in and let waste out






12. Protozoas that live in host organisms without providing any benefits






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






14. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






15. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






16. Organs inside pallisade and spongy cells of leaves that contain chlorophyll - an essential pigment for photosynthesis






17. Vibrations in the air around you






18. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






19. The small sections of DNA inherited by one's parents that determine certain heriditary features - like eye color






20. Metabolic reactions that break down complicated models from food into simpler molecules






21. 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






22. Neurons that transfer impulses from sensory organs like the eyes and ears






23. A clear but slightly yellow substance found in blood that includes antibodies - electrolytes and more






24. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






25. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






26. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






27. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






28. Human body system that gets rid of chemical wastes by flushing them out






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






30. Mixture of sperm and fluids






31. Vertebrate animals that are warm - blooded with two legs - wings - feathers - and a beak or a bill and lay hardshelled eggs and have hollow bones suitable for flying






32. The nuclei of a cilliate protozoa that controls the day - to - day functions of a cell






33. A type of invertebrate that has a long flat body and bilateral symmetry. Most are parasites and live off of other organisms






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






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






36. Plant - like organisms that don't have roots - stems or leaves - but they have chlrophyll which allows them to do photosynthesis






37. A type of reptile that has no limbs






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






39. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






40. The male sex cells of a flower






41. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






42. Algae that have animal - like features including flagella and eye spots that are sensitive to light






43. The large space in the female reproductive system where babies grow in






44. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






45. Male sex cells produced in the testes






46. Invertebrates that have a spiny skin - bone - like plates - water - filled network of veins - and bottom feet






47. Any types of germs and chemicals that can make people sick






48. An extension of the brain that determines smells based on the scents picked up by the cilia in the olfactory membrane






49. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






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