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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. The way that hormone production is regulated by the cells producing chemicals that stop certain hormones from being released






2. 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






3. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






4. Tube that the sperm travels through






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






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






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






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






9. A type of symmetry that certain invertebrate animals have in which body parts are arranged in a circle around a central point - like the starfish






10. Extensions on a neuron that stretch out of its body and transmit messages throughout the nervous system






11. A rod of stiffened tissue that develops into the backbone of a vertebrate as the animal grows






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






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






14. Gymnoperm plants that produce male and female cones






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






16. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






17. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






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






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






21. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






22. Animals with backbones or spinal columns - includes fish - mammals - amphibians - reptiles - birds






23. Lobe of the cerebrum that controls memory






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






25. Hormone released by pancreas to help body cells absorb sugar






26. Human body system that helps humans make more humans






27. Uses the major arteries and veins to move oxygen rich blood throughout the body






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






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






30. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






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






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






33. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






34. The points on the tentacles of a cnidarian that is used to stun prey






35. Tough tissues that connect bones together






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






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






38. Pigment that gives skin its color






39. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






40. The largest form of invertebrates that have jointed parts - like claws - legs - and antennae - bilateral symmetry - and segmented bodies






41. Glands in the skin that produce sweat






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






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






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






45. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






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






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






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






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






50. The male sex cells of a flower