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Science test 3
Study guide 5
Question | Answer |
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The root system of a plant develops from the (blank) of a seed. | radicle |
The largest vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called (blank). | arteries |
The (blank) connect the kindeys to the bladder. | ureters |
Plants that live many growing seasons are (blank). | perennials |
The tough membrane that encloses the heart is the (blank). | pericardium |
Parallel veins, petals in multiples of three, and a fibrous root system are all characteristics of (blank). | monocots |
The (blank) controls balance and muscle coordination. | cerebellum |
In science, anything that is used as a partial representation of something else is a scientific (blank) of that thing. | model |
As a person ages, his bones can begin rubbing together at their joints; this is a result of the wearing away of the (blank). | cartilage |
When the calcium level in the blood is too low, the thyroid gland releases a chemical messenger that signals the bones to release calcium into the bloodstream. (Blank) is the type of chemical released. | hormone |
The word exfoliate means "to remove layers in flaxes or scales." An exfoliating soap or body wash is so named because it helps remove the dead, outermost layers of skin cells. (Blank) layer of skin is where these cells come from, | epidermis |
The scientific name of the green sea turtle is Chelonia mydas. Chelonia is the green sea turtle's (blank) name. | genus |