ASVAB General Science Practice Test 253337 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

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

69% Answer Correctly

solid

liquid

gas

none of these
Solution

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

2

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

59% Answer Correctly

central

peripheral

autonomic

somatic
Solution

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

3

Which of these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?

61% Answer Correctly

avocados

vegetable oils

eggs

olive oil
Solution

Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.

4

The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?

86% Answer Correctly

conduction

radiation

electricity

convection
Solution

Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.

5

In the pancreas, lipase converts fat to:

64% Answer Correctly

glycerol and fatty acids

simple sugars

complex carbohydrates

amino acids
Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.