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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. Warm - blooded and maintains a constant body temperature






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






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






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






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






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






7. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






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






9. Heart chamber that pumps the blood out of the heart






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






11. Phase of mitosis - in which identical chromosomes seperate and move to opposite sides of the cell






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






13. Little ring - shaped bones that make up the spine






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






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






16. Organ beneath the papillae of a tongue that enables one to taste things






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






18. Process in which glucose is broken down and is a catabolic reaction






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






20. The mouth parts of an insect that are used to chew up food and wood for nests






21. The passing of traits from parents to offspring






22. How organisms are organized through evolution






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






24. Membranes filled with tiny blood vessels that a fish uses to get oxygen from water as blood flows through them






25. The black spot that we all have in the center of our eyes






26. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






27. The most common type of algae that produces half of the world's oxygen






28. The jelly - like fluid that is inside the cell and is a mixture of chemicals and water






29. A type of cell that has no nucleus and has all the genetic material surrounded by it






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






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






32. Organ behind the eye's pupil that foucses light back onto the eyeball






33. Nerve cells that carry messages back and forth from the body






34. The system of tissues that transports mainly sugars inside a plant to help it grow






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






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






37. The pouch below the penis that testicles are located






38. Mixture of sperm and fluids






39. The body's liquid messenger that takes oxygen and nutrients to the body






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






41. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






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






43. A peach fuzz that is light in color and no larger than 2 cm found on the underside of the arms in the body






44. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






45. A type of invertebrate that is very simple and filteres food that goes through its body






46. A protozoa that cannot move on its own and depends on living bodies for transport






47. The veins that blood returns to the heart and lungs through






48. Cell organelle that stores water - waste products and food until needed






49. 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






50. Larger and flatter teeth in the back that are used to crush food to mix with saliva to make it easier to swallow