ASVAB General Science Practice Test 31989 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

somatic

peripheral

autonomic

central


Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.


2

Which of these does not contain oxygenated blood?

47% Answer Correctly

right atrium

pulmonary vein

aorta

left ventricle


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.


3

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

62% Answer Correctly

mass

velocity

acceleration

momentum


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)


4

Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:

69% Answer Correctly

macronutrients

carbohydrates

proteins

micronutrients


Solution

Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.


5

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

71% Answer Correctly

gas

solid

none of these

liquid


Solution

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