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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. Pointed teeth that help tear the food apart






2. The part of an arachnid that the mouth - eyes - and limbs are connected to






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






4. Inward hairs located inside a plant guide bugs to its stomach in a carnivorous plant






5. The inabiliy to hear sound






6. The material that is used to control all






7. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






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






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






10. Muscles that move bones and work in teams to move the bones appropriately






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






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






13. The science of life






14. The flow of blood through the heart to the lungs trading carbon dioxide for oxygen






15. The pair of pinchers that are part of an arachnid's cephalothorax for grabbing things and deducting smells and vibrations






16. The walls of a plant cell






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






18. The way that the female's sex cell - the egg - travels inside the female reproductive system






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






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






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






22. Disease that occurs when the pancreas can't produce enough insulin to control blood sugar






23. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






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






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






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






27. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






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






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






31. Organ at the bottom of the body that fills up with the urine transported from the kidneys






32. The soft inner layer of a tooth that supports the enamel and gives the tooth its shape






33. Cells owned by plants and animals in which the cell's genetic material is surrounded by a membrane






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






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






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






37. Organ that is fundamental for breathing






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






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






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






41. The top layer of skin and made up of five layers






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






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






44. Joint that is used by shoulders and arms. One bone ends in a ball shape that fits into the socket of the other bone






45. Human body system that allows your muscles to move






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






47. Protists that live on decaying plants and animals - like slime mold






48. Reptiles that have protective shells and can live in land or in water






49. Body part of a fish used for protection






50. How organisms are organized through evolution