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CSET Science: Biology

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






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






3. Cell organelle that packs up protein ready to be sent out to the body






4. Also known as agnathans - these are fish without jaws so they have a round sucker mouth with teeth along the inside - like the lamprey






5. Portion of the tooth that connects the teeth to the jawbone






6. The stems at the edge of the flower that contain the male sex cells called pollen






7. Algae that lives in the ocean too and consists mostly of seaweed and kelp






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






9. Gives hair its strength and coloring






10. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






11. Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons






12. A group of mammals whose children develop in the placenta - a sac - like organ filled with fluid that nourishes the growing embryo






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






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






15. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






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






17. A type of reptile that has no limbs






18. A group of mammals that lays eggs






19. Bone that supports the entire back and is the reason why one is able to stand up straight






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






21. The hard outer layer of the tooth






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






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






24. A network of nerves in the human body that send signals to your brain to make decisions






25. The long strands that DNA comes in. Two DNA molecules held together by a central structure






26. Part of brain that is important to the endocrine system because it sends messages from your brain to the pituitary gland and controls body temperature and food intake






27. Vertebrate animals that are warm - blooded with two legs - wings - feathers - and a beak or a bill and lay hardshelled eggs and have hollow bones suitable for flying






28. Nerve cells that are sensitive to light and found in the eyes






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






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






31. A substance found in red algae that is put in pudding and toothpaste to make them smooth






32. Undeveloped plants with stored food in a protective covering






33. The far - back molars that take forever to come out






34. Human body system that protects insides including skin - hair - and nails






35. One of the small bones in the ear that creates vibrations in the inner ear from the hammer and anvil






36. Little glands located in the abdomen of a spider to make silk for spider webs






37. Human body system that contains hormonal glands that control growth and reproduction






38. A trait in heredity that appears more frequently in the offspring






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






40. Body part of a fish used for protection






41. Inverterate animals that have two halves that match if you draw a line down the center of their bodies - like butterfly






42. Animals that do not have a shape at all - like sponges






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






44. The front teeth that bite and chop off pieces of food to fit in your mouth






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






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






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






48. A thick hard layer of bone that is below the periosteum






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






50. The thick - milkshake consistency that food becomes once it is digested in the stomach







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