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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. Thick and dark hair that is usually head hair and also found on legs - armpits and pubic areaa






2. Hormone released by the testes that causes voice changes - muscle mass - and facial hair






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






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






5. Tails that plant - like protists use to transport themselves






6. Muscles tha allow you to move different parts of the body






7. A hibernation that amphibians go through during the winter months






8. A special kind of skin with hair in it located in your nose






9. The way that bacteria reproduces asexually by producing two cells that are identical as the parent cell






10. Cells found inside leaves that are important for photosynthesis and contain chloroplasts






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






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






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






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






15. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






16. Reptiles shed their skin to grow






17. The outermost part of the eye that collects all light that is bouncing off the objects and focuses it into a small hole






18. Tough muscle tissue that connect bones to muscle






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






20. Protozoans that move with a flagellum and live in the water






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






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






23. An animal that does not move around - but is not dead






24. Also known as bicuspids - they are the teeth used for crushing and chewing






25. Living organism that makes their own food through photosynthesis - including trees - weed - moss






26. Plants that only live for a few seasons and reproduce only once - including flower box flowers and crop plants






27. Male sex cells produced in the testes






28. Heart chamber that brings blood back into the heart






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






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






31. Groups of cells that live together






32. Also known as messenger RNA. It carries out protein recipes from the DNA to the ribosomes






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






34. One of the five senses that is experienced all over the body






35. The sex glands of women






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






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






38. Enzyme found in spit that breaks down carbohydrates






39. An aquatic invertabrate that has tentacles - including anemones and jellyfish






40. The larger organ that follows the small intestine in digestion which absorbs water from the remaining chyme






41. Pigment that gives skin its color






42. The smallest amount of living matter that is the unit of structure and function for all organisms






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






44. Joints found in vertebrae that slide in a back and forth motion






45. Chemicals that help carry an impulse from one neuron to another






46. Biological chemicals responsible for regulating mood - organ function - growth - and metabolism






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






48. How organisms are organized through evolution






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






50. Small tube attached to the large intestine