ASVAB General Science Practice Test 209171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1

The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

58% Answer Correctly

central

peripheral

somatic

autonomic
Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

2

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

are mechanical waves

can travel through a vacuum

travel faster than sound waves

are electromagnetic waves
Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.

3

Which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature?

68% Answer Correctly

liquid

gas

none of these

solid
Solution

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.

4

Which of blood component fights infection?

89% Answer Correctly

plasma

platelets

red blood cells

white blood cells
Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.

5

Which of these is not a component of blood?

82% Answer Correctly

marrow

red blood cells

white blood cells

plasma
Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.