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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. Nerve receptors in the skin that sense pressure and vibration






2. The various organs of a cell that produce food - get rid of waste






3. Pads of cartilage that cushion the vertebrae and protect the spinal cord from injury






4. Also known as the erythrocyte - cells found in blood that carry oxygen to cells






5. A rigid - soft tissue that a cartiligeous fish's bones are made of






6. Phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes are visible and centrioles move to the opposite ends of the cells and threadlike spindle fibers start to spread across






7. Human body system that breaks down food so that nutrients and water can be used for the body






8. Reptiles that live mainly in the tropics - have eyes and nostrils on top of theier heads






9. The act of selecting genes carefully that lead to a better yield of good characteristics






10. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






11. How organisms are organized through evolution






12. The male sex cells of a flower






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






14. Glands inside the tongue that produce saliva






15. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






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






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






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






20. The brain's switchboard which passes information from the body to the correct part of the brain






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






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






23. The walls of a plant cell






24. Cell organs that manufacture proteins






25. Finger - like organs that line up the small intestine that absorb the nutrients as they pass by






26. An overpopulation of algae that can cover huge areas of water and devestate ecosystems by blocking out the sunlight from other organisms or secrete poison into the water






27. Algae with cell walls that are rich in silica - the main component of glass






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






29. A type of amphibian that is a long - worm like creature






30. Human body system that makes sure that germ fighting cells get collected by blood tissue






31. Feathers on birds that grow on their wing and tail and help steer the bird as it moves through the air






32. Holes caused by plaque buildup that expose the sensitive portion of the tooth






33. Gives hair its strength and coloring






34. A group of mammals with pouches for infants who are not fully developed when they are born






35. Complex molecules that cells use for all different types of jobs






36. Multi - celled organisms that eat food to survive






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






38. Also known as the ear drum - it vibrates like a real drum when soundwaves enter the ear






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






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






41. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






42. The male sex organ






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






44. Gland that controls how fast your body cells burn energy






45. A substance that lubricates the cartilage and allows bones to slide over each other easily






46. Glands in the skin that produce sebum






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






48. Soft - bodied invertebrates that have a protective shell and muscular foot that allows them to move around and anchor themselves






49. Located under the cerebrum - this part of the brain controls movement






50. Gland that keeps the level of calcium in the blood at a certain level