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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. 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






2. The lead organ of the endocrine system because it decodes messages from the brain to the other glands






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






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






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






6. The process in which the body collects oxygen






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






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






9. Glands that regulate response to stress by releasing adrenaline - a hormone that gives one extra energy and speed during extremely harmful of stressful situations






10. Photoreceptive nerve cells that are sensitive to light and can be triggered by a single photon






11. The most popular form of the invertebrate that is extremely tiny and lives in the soil and can be plant parasites - decomposers - or predators






12. A meaty flavor sensed by the taste buds






13. The millions of pairs of chemical compounds that make up DNA






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






15. Organ underneath the cerebrum that controls emotions






16. Skin chemical that lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair to make them smooth and supple but can develop acne






17. A long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach






18. Plants that keep their needles or slippery leaves all year round






19. Also known as the voice box - it is where your voice comes from and made up of cartilege - muscle and ligaments and is found in the trachea






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






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






22. An operation that removes the appendix during appendicitis






23. Vibrations in the air around you






24. Male sex cells produced in the testes






25. Flexible feelers that an insect has that can be used to touch and smell






26. Organ that digests food with enzyme and other digestive juices like hydrochloric acid






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






28. Electric signals that neurons carry from one part of the body to another






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






30. Eyes that some insects may have that haveh undreds of lenses that allow an insect to see many things at once






31. Little spines on an insect that allow it to detect touch and vibration and air currents






32. The flow of blood within the heart itself






33. Mixture of sperm and fluids






34. Liquid produced by salivary glands that helps break down chemicals and determine taste by traveling back to the tastebuds






35. Body part of a fish used for protection






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






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






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






39. Heart chamber that is filled with blood that was used by the body and needs to go back to the lungs for more oxygen






40. Temporary extensions of cytoplasm on a protozoan that they use to move






41. Little bones found in the mouth that are responsible for cutting and crushing food






42. Means that a plant has tiny vessels that transport water and food through the roots - stems and leaves






43. Hormone released from the adrenal glands during times of stress by raisng heart rate and blood pressure






44. The sum of an organism's genes






45. Big blocks of food that stay in the teeth and release bacteria






46. Algae that has chlorophyll - but also has a red pigment which helps them absorb sunlight from deep underwater






47. Sacs that produce the body's hair






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






49. Thick muscular folds that protect the true vocal chords






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