ASVAB General Science Practice Test 29599 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1

Which of these is important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair?

89% Answer Correctly

carbohydrates

protein

fiber

fats


Solution

Found in both animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) and vegetables (beans, nuts, some grains), proteins are important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair.


2

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

neutron

atom

electron

proton


Solution

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.


3

Which of these does not contain oxygenated blood?

48% Answer Correctly

left ventricle

aorta

pulmonary vein

right atrium


Solution

To provide oxygen to the body, blood flows through the heart in a path formed by the right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body. When blood enters the right side of the heart it is deoxygenated. It enters the left side of the heart oxygenated after traveling to the lungs.


4

The two heart chambers that collect blood are called:

46% Answer Correctly

aorta

ventricles

valves

atria


Solution

The heart is the organ that drives the circulatory system. In humans, it consists of four chambers with two that collect blood called atria and two that pump blood called ventricles. The heart's valves prevent blood pumped out of the ventricles from flowing back into the heart.


5

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, calcium

calcium, vitamin A

iron, calcium

vitamin D, magnesium


Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.