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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 largest part of the brain that is divided into two halves called hemipsheres and controls thoughts






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






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






4. Important biological molecule that is part of energy metabolism and storage in plants






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






6. Gland that secretes the hormone melatonin - which is important for the sleep cycle - metabolism - and sexual development






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






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






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






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






11. The sum of an organism's genes






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






13. Fibers of the dermis that gives the skin its structure - elasticity - and strength






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






15. The process in which the body collects oxygen






16. Sacs that produce the body's hair






17. Other muscles that one cannot personally control - like the heart and digestive system






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






19. A protein that an insect's exoskeleton is made out of






20. The way that eukaryotic cells divide to help cause growth. The nucleus of one cell divides into two identical nuclei






21. The tough - elastic skin of a sponge






22. A type of reptile that has no limbs






23. Three layers of connective tissue that protect the spinal chord






24. Plant cell organelles that trap light energy and enable plants to conduct photosynthesis






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






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






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






28. Special skin cells that make the pigment melanin






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






30. A type of amphibian that has a short body - strong legs and no tail - like a frog






31. An organ that reptiles have inside of the roof of their mouth to taste and smell

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32. Cell organelle that moves waste - food and water inside a cell






33. Something that has lost almost all of its use through evolution






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






35. Small tube attached to the large intestine






36. The bumps found on a tongue






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






38. The four pairs of chemical compounds that connect together in DNA






39. Located in the nose - it is a substance that prevents pathogens from getting into the bloodstream






40. Animals that do not have a backbone - like butterflies - sand dollars - and starfish






41. Two organs in the lower back which the blood travels to get cleansed of urea






42. The portion of the vocal chords that produce sound






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






44. A condition in which the appendix gets inflamed and can be painful






45. The flow of blood within the heart itself






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






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






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






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






50. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds